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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,405 and 29,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,405 and 29,117 is: 63,245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,405 : 29,117 = 29,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,405/29,117 = 29,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,405x = 29,117 × 29,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,405x = 847,799,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,799,689/13,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,245.03

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