Finding the Third Proportional to 13,702 and 29,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,702 and 29,342 is: 62,834.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,702 : 29,342 = 29,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,702/29,342 = 29,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,702x = 29,342 × 29,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,702x = 860,952,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 860,952,964/13,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,834.11
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