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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,666 and 29,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,666 and 29,264 is: 62,665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666 : 29,264 = 29,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666/29,264 = 29,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666x = 29,264 × 29,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666x = 856,381,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,381,696/13,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,665.13

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