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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,792 and 29,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,792 and 29,771 is: 64,262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,792 : 29,771 = 29,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,792/29,771 = 29,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,792x = 29,771 × 29,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,792x = 886,312,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,312,441/13,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,262.79

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