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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,791 and 29,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,791 and 29,706 is: 63,987.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,791 : 29,706 = 29,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,791/29,706 = 29,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,791x = 29,706 × 29,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,791x = 882,446,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,446,436/13,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,987.12

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