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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,650 and 29,399

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,650 and 29,399 is: 63,318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,650 : 29,399 = 29,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,650/29,399 = 29,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,650x = 29,399 × 29,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,650x = 864,301,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,301,201/13,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,318.77

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