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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,588 and 29,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,588 and 29,364 is: 63,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,588 : 29,364 = 29,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,588/29,364 = 29,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,588x = 29,364 × 29,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,588x = 862,244,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,244,496/13,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,456.32

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