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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,872 and 29,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,872 and 29,758 is: 63,836.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,872 : 29,758 = 29,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,872/29,758 = 29,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,872x = 29,758 × 29,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,872x = 885,538,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,538,564/13,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,836.40

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