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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,695 and 29,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,695 and 29,434 is: 63,261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,695 : 29,434 = 29,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,695/29,434 = 29,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,695x = 29,434 × 29,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,695x = 866,360,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,360,356/13,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,261.07

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