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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.03 and 29.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.03 and 29.14 is: 60.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.03 : 29.14 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.03/29.14 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.03x = 29.14 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.03x = 849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.40/14.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.55

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