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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,868 and 29,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,868 and 29,682 is: 63,529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,868 : 29,682 = 29,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,868/29,682 = 29,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,868x = 29,682 × 29,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,868x = 881,021,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,021,124/13,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,529.07

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