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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,475.50 and 29,201

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,475.50 and 29,201 is: 63,277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.50 : 29,201 = 29,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.50/29,201 = 29,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.50x = 29,201 × 29,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.50x = 852,698,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,698,401/13,475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,277.68

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