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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,614 and 29,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,614 and 29,302 is: 63,067.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,614 : 29,302 = 29,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,614/29,302 = 29,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,614x = 29,302 × 29,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,614x = 858,607,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,607,204/13,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,067.96

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