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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,056 and 29,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,056 and 29,983 is: 63,957.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056 : 29,983 = 29,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056/29,983 = 29,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056x = 29,983 × 29,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056x = 898,980,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,980,289/14,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,957.05

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