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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,493.25 and 29,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,493.25 and 29,295 is: 63,601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,493.25 : 29,295 = 29,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,493.25/29,295 = 29,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,493.25x = 29,295 × 29,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,493.25x = 858,197,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,197,025/13,493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,601.95

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