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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,950 and 29,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,950 and 29,340 is: 61,708.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950 : 29,340 = 29,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950/29,340 = 29,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950x = 29,340 × 29,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950x = 860,835,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,835,600/13,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,708.65

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