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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,389 and 29,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,389 and 29,161 is: 63,512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,389 : 29,161 = 29,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,389/29,161 = 29,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,389x = 29,161 × 29,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,389x = 850,363,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,363,921/13,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,512.13

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