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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,426.88 and 29,314.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,426.88 and 29,314.13 is: 63,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,426.88 : 29,314.13 = 29,314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,426.88/29,314.13 = 29,314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,426.88x = 29,314.13 × 29,314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,426.88x = 859,317,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,317,924.52/13,426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,999.85

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