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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,256 and 29,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,256 and 29,063 is: 63,718.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256 : 29,063 = 29,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256/29,063 = 29,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256x = 29,063 × 29,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256x = 844,657,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,657,969/13,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,718.92

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