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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,513.50 and 29,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,513.50 and 29,250 is: 63,311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,513.50 : 29,250 = 29,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,513.50/29,250 = 29,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,513.50x = 29,250 × 29,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,513.50x = 855,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,562,500/13,513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,311.69

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