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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,658 and 29,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,658 and 29,476 is: 63,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,658 : 29,476 = 29,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,658/29,476 = 29,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,658x = 29,476 × 29,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,658x = 868,834,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,834,576/13,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,613.60

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