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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,398 and 29,177

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,398 and 29,177 is: 63,539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,398 : 29,177 = 29,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,398/29,177 = 29,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,398x = 29,177 × 29,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,398x = 851,297,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,297,329/13,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,539.13

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