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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,044 and 29,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,044 and 29,672 is: 62,690.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044 : 29,672 = 29,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044/29,672 = 29,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044x = 29,672 × 29,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044x = 880,427,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,427,584/14,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,690.66

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