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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,588 and 29,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,588 and 29,306 is: 63,205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,588 : 29,306 = 29,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,588/29,306 = 29,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,588x = 29,306 × 29,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,588x = 858,841,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,841,636/13,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,205.89

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