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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,494 and 29,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,494 and 29,238 is: 63,351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,494 : 29,238 = 29,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,494/29,238 = 29,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,494x = 29,238 × 29,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,494x = 854,860,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,860,644/13,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,351.17

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