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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,436 and 29,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,436 and 29,365 is: 64,178.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,436 : 29,365 = 29,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,436/29,365 = 29,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,436x = 29,365 × 29,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,436x = 862,303,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,303,225/13,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,178.57

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