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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,326 and 29,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,326 and 29,244 is: 64,176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,326 : 29,244 = 29,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,326/29,244 = 29,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,326x = 29,244 × 29,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,326x = 855,211,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,211,536/13,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,176.16

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