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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,748 and 29,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,748 and 29,384 is: 62,803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,748 : 29,384 = 29,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,748/29,384 = 29,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,748x = 29,384 × 29,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,748x = 863,419,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,419,456/13,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,803.28

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