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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,167.13 and 29,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,167.13 and 29,358 is: 60,837.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,167.13 : 29,358 = 29,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,167.13/29,358 = 29,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,167.13x = 29,358 × 29,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,167.13x = 861,892,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,892,164/14,167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,837.48

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