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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,825 and 29,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,825 and 29,623 is: 63,473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,825 : 29,623 = 29,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,825/29,623 = 29,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,825x = 29,623 × 29,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,825x = 877,522,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,522,129/13,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,473.57

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