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