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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,701 and 29,481.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,701 and 29,481.50 is: 63,437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,701 : 29,481.50 = 29,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,701/29,481.50 = 29,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,701x = 29,481.50 × 29,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,701x = 869,158,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,158,842.25/13,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,437.62

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