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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,076 and 29,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,076 and 29,787 is: 63,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076 : 29,787 = 29,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076/29,787 = 29,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076x = 29,787 × 29,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076x = 887,265,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,265,369/14,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,033.91

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