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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,934 and 28,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,934 and 28,831 is: 59,654.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,934 : 28,831 = 28,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,934/28,831 = 28,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,934x = 28,831 × 28,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,934x = 831,226,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,226,561/13,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,654.55

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