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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,908 and 29,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,908 and 29,795 is: 63,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,908 : 29,795 = 29,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,908/29,795 = 29,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,908x = 29,795 × 29,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,908x = 887,742,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,742,025/13,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,829.60

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