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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,562 and 29,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,562 and 29,284 is: 63,232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,562 : 29,284 = 29,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,562/29,284 = 29,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,562x = 29,284 × 29,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,562x = 857,552,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,552,656/13,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,232.02

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