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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,568 and 29,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,568 and 29,424 is: 63,809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,568 : 29,424 = 29,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,568/29,424 = 29,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,568x = 29,424 × 29,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,568x = 865,771,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,771,776/13,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,809.83

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