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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,330.81 and 29,172.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,330.81 and 29,172.63 is: 63,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,330.81 : 29,172.63 = 29,172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,330.81/29,172.63 = 29,172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,330.81x = 29,172.63 × 29,172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,330.81x = 851,042,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,042,049.39/13,330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,840.22

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