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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,268 and 29,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,268 and 29,128 is: 63,946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268 : 29,128 = 29,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268/29,128 = 29,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268x = 29,128 × 29,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268x = 848,440,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,440,384/13,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,946.37

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