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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,706 and 29,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,706 and 29,357 is: 62,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,706 : 29,357 = 29,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,706/29,357 = 29,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,706x = 29,357 × 29,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,706x = 861,833,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,833,449/13,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,880.01

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