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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,670 and 29,485

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,670 and 29,485 is: 63,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,670 : 29,485 = 29,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,670/29,485 = 29,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,670x = 29,485 × 29,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,670x = 869,365,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,365,225/13,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,596.58

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