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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,436 and 29,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,436 and 29,179 is: 63,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,436 : 29,179 = 29,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,436/29,179 = 29,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,436x = 29,179 × 29,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,436x = 851,414,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,414,041/13,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,368.12

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