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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,823 and 29,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,823 and 29,853 is: 64,472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,823 : 29,853 = 29,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,823/29,853 = 29,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,823x = 29,853 × 29,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,823x = 891,201,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,201,609/13,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,472.37

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