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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,407 and 29,121

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,407 and 29,121 is: 63,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,407 : 29,121 = 29,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,407/29,121 = 29,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,407x = 29,121 × 29,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,407x = 848,032,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,032,641/13,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,252.98

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