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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,006 and 29,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,006 and 29,884 is: 63,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006 : 29,884 = 29,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006/29,884 = 29,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006x = 29,884 × 29,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006x = 893,053,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,053,456/14,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,762.21

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