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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,849 and 29,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,849 and 29,666 is: 63,547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,849 : 29,666 = 29,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,849/29,666 = 29,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,849x = 29,666 × 29,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,849x = 880,071,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,071,556/13,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,547.66

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