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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,598 and 29,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,598 and 29,180 is: 62,617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,598 : 29,180 = 29,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,598/29,180 = 29,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,598x = 29,180 × 29,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,598x = 851,472,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,472,400/13,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,617.47

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