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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,855 and 29,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,855 and 29,695 is: 63,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,855 : 29,695 = 29,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,855/29,695 = 29,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,855x = 29,695 × 29,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,855x = 881,793,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,793,025/13,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,644.39

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