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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,847 and 29,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,847 and 29,713 is: 63,758.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,847 : 29,713 = 29,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,847/29,713 = 29,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,847x = 29,713 × 29,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,847x = 882,862,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,862,369/13,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,758.39

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