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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,430 and 29,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,430 and 29,119 is: 63,135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,430 : 29,119 = 29,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,430/29,119 = 29,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,430x = 29,119 × 29,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,430x = 847,916,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,916,161/13,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,135.98

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