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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,458 and 29,248.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,458 and 29,248.50 is: 63,566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,458 : 29,248.50 = 29,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,458/29,248.50 = 29,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,458x = 29,248.50 × 29,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,458x = 855,474,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,474,752.25/13,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,566.26

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