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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,835 and 29,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,835 and 29,101 is: 61,212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835 : 29,101 = 29,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835/29,101 = 29,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835x = 29,101 × 29,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835x = 846,868,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,868,201/13,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,212.01

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