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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,657 and 29,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,657 and 29,213 is: 62,488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,657 : 29,213 = 29,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,657/29,213 = 29,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,657x = 29,213 × 29,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,657x = 853,399,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,399,369/13,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,488.06

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