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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,671 and 29,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,671 and 29,378 is: 63,131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,671 : 29,378 = 29,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,671/29,378 = 29,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,671x = 29,378 × 29,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,671x = 863,066,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,066,884/13,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,131.22

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