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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,076 and 29,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,076 and 29,718 is: 62,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076 : 29,718 = 29,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076/29,718 = 29,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076x = 29,718 × 29,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076x = 883,159,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,159,524/14,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,742.22

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