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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,680 and 29,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,680 and 29,059 is: 61,727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,680 : 29,059 = 29,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,680/29,059 = 29,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,680x = 29,059 × 29,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,680x = 844,425,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,425,481/13,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,727.01

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