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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,964 and 29,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,964 and 29,064 is: 60,492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,964 : 29,064 = 29,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,964/29,064 = 29,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,964x = 29,064 × 29,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,964x = 844,716,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,716,096/13,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,492.42

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