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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,742 and 29,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,742 and 29,430 is: 63,027.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,742 : 29,430 = 29,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,742/29,430 = 29,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,742x = 29,430 × 29,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,742x = 866,124,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,124,900/13,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,027.57

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