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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,133 and 29,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,133 and 29,688 is: 62,363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,133 : 29,688 = 29,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,133/29,688 = 29,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,133x = 29,688 × 29,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,133x = 881,377,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,377,344/14,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,363.08

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