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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,438 and 29,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,438 and 29,305 is: 63,907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,438 : 29,305 = 29,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,438/29,305 = 29,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,438x = 29,305 × 29,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,438x = 858,783,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,783,025/13,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,907.06

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