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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,966.50 and 29,823

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,966.50 and 29,823 is: 63,681.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.50 : 29,823 = 29,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.50/29,823 = 29,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.50x = 29,823 × 29,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.50x = 889,411,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,411,329/13,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,681.76

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