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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,251 and 29,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,251 and 29,114 is: 63,966.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251 : 29,114 = 29,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251/29,114 = 29,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251x = 29,114 × 29,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251x = 847,624,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,624,996/13,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,966.87

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