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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,879.50 and 29,742

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,879.50 and 29,742 is: 63,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,879.50 : 29,742 = 29,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,879.50/29,742 = 29,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,879.50x = 29,742 × 29,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,879.50x = 884,586,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,586,564/13,879.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,733.32

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