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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,524.75 and 29,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,524.75 and 29,130 is: 62,741.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,524.75 : 29,130 = 29,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,524.75/29,130 = 29,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,524.75x = 29,130 × 29,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,524.75x = 848,556,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,556,900/13,524.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,741.04

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