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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,708 and 29,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,708 and 29,550 is: 63,700.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,708 : 29,550 = 29,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,708/29,550 = 29,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,708x = 29,550 × 29,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,708x = 873,202,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,202,500/13,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,700.21

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