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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,934 and 29,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,934 and 29,785 is: 63,667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,934 : 29,785 = 29,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,934/29,785 = 29,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,934x = 29,785 × 29,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,934x = 887,146,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,146,225/13,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,667.74

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