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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,376 and 29,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,376 and 29,344 is: 64,374.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,376 : 29,344 = 29,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,376/29,344 = 29,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,376x = 29,344 × 29,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,376x = 861,070,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,070,336/13,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,374.28

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