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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,272 and 29,095.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,272 and 29,095.50 is: 63,784.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272 : 29,095.50 = 29,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272/29,095.50 = 29,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272x = 29,095.50 × 29,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272x = 846,548,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,548,120.25/13,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,784.52

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