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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,023.50 and 29,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,023.50 and 29,778 is: 63,231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.50 : 29,778 = 29,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.50/29,778 = 29,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.50x = 29,778 × 29,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.50x = 886,729,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,729,284/14,023.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,231.67

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