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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,621.78 and 29,330.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,621.78 and 29,330.90 is: 63,156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,621.78 : 29,330.90 = 29,330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,621.78/29,330.90 = 29,330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,621.78x = 29,330.90 × 29,330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,621.78x = 860,301,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,301,631.79/13,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,156.31

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