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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,961 and 29,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,961 and 29,434 is: 62,055.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961 : 29,434 = 29,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961/29,434 = 29,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961x = 29,434 × 29,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961x = 866,360,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,360,356/13,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,055.75

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