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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,031 and 28,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,031 and 28,467 is: 57,755.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031 : 28,467 = 28,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031/28,467 = 28,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031x = 28,467 × 28,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031x = 810,370,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,370,089/14,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,755.69

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