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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,433.50 and 29,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,433.50 and 29,246 is: 63,671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,433.50 : 29,246 = 29,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,433.50/29,246 = 29,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,433.50x = 29,246 × 29,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,433.50x = 855,328,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,328,516/13,433.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,671.31

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