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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,466 and 29,061

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,466 and 29,061 is: 62,716.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,466 : 29,061 = 29,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,466/29,061 = 29,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,466x = 29,061 × 29,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,466x = 844,541,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,541,721/13,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,716.60

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