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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,592 and 29,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,592 and 29,228 is: 62,851.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,592 : 29,228 = 29,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,592/29,228 = 29,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,592x = 29,228 × 29,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,592x = 854,275,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,275,984/13,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,851.38

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