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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,961 and 29,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,961 and 29,361 is: 61,748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961 : 29,361 = 29,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961/29,361 = 29,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961x = 29,361 × 29,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961x = 862,068,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,068,321/13,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,748.32

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