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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,096 and 29,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,096 and 29,768 is: 62,864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096 : 29,768 = 29,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096/29,768 = 29,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096x = 29,768 × 29,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096x = 886,133,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,133,824/14,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,864.20

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