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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,972 and 29,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,972 and 29,078 is: 60,516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972 : 29,078 = 29,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972/29,078 = 29,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972x = 29,078 × 29,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972x = 845,530,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,530,084/13,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,516.04

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