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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,342 and 28,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,342 and 28,702 is: 61,745.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,342 : 28,702 = 28,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,342/28,702 = 28,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,342x = 28,702 × 28,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,342x = 823,804,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,804,804/13,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,745.23

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