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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,682 and 29,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,682 and 29,380 is: 63,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,682 : 29,380 = 29,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,682/29,380 = 29,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,682x = 29,380 × 29,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,682x = 863,184,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,184,400/13,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,089.05

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