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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,471 and 29,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,471 and 29,263 is: 63,567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,471 : 29,263 = 29,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,471/29,263 = 29,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,471x = 29,263 × 29,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,471x = 856,323,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,323,169/13,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,567.90

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