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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,416 and 29,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,416 and 29,270 is: 63,859.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,416 : 29,270 = 29,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,416/29,270 = 29,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,416x = 29,270 × 29,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,416x = 856,732,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,732,900/13,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,859.04

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