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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,826 and 29,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,826 and 29,804 is: 64,246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,826 : 29,804 = 29,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,826/29,804 = 29,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,826x = 29,804 × 29,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,826x = 888,278,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,278,416/13,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,246.96

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