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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,492 and 29,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,492 and 29,342 is: 63,812.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,492 : 29,342 = 29,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,492/29,342 = 29,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,492x = 29,342 × 29,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,492x = 860,952,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,952,964/13,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,812.11

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