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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,253 and 29,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,253 and 29,118 is: 63,974.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253 : 29,118 = 29,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253/29,118 = 29,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253x = 29,118 × 29,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253x = 847,857,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,857,924/13,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,974.79

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