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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,560 and 29,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,560 and 29,416 is: 63,812.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,560 : 29,416 = 29,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,560/29,416 = 29,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,560x = 29,416 × 29,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,560x = 865,301,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,301,056/13,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,812.76

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