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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,088 and 29,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,088 and 29,598 is: 62,183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,088 : 29,598 = 29,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,088/29,598 = 29,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,088x = 29,598 × 29,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,088x = 876,041,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,041,604/14,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,183.53

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