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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,853 and 29,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,853 and 29,650 is: 63,460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,853 : 29,650 = 29,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,853/29,650 = 29,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,853x = 29,650 × 29,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,853x = 879,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,122,500/13,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,460.80

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