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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,348 and 29,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,348 and 29,212 is: 63,930.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348 : 29,212 = 29,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348/29,212 = 29,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348x = 29,212 × 29,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348x = 853,340,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,340,944/13,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,930.25

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