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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,674 and 29,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,674 and 29,441 is: 63,388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,674 : 29,441 = 29,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,674/29,441 = 29,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,674x = 29,441 × 29,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,674x = 866,772,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,772,481/13,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,388.36

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