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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,986 and 29,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,986 and 29,349 is: 61,587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,986 : 29,349 = 29,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,986/29,349 = 29,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,986x = 29,349 × 29,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,986x = 861,363,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,363,801/13,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,587.57

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