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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,466 and 29,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,466 and 29,380 is: 64,101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,466 : 29,380 = 29,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,466/29,380 = 29,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,466x = 29,380 × 29,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,466x = 863,184,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,184,400/13,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,101.02

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