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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,314.57 and 29,134.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,314.57 and 29,134.73 is: 63,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,314.57 : 29,134.73 = 29,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,314.57/29,134.73 = 29,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,314.57x = 29,134.73 × 29,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,314.57x = 848,832,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,832,320.32/13,314.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,752.13

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