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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,168 and 29,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,168 and 29,254 is: 60,403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168 : 29,254 = 29,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168/29,254 = 29,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168x = 29,254 × 29,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168x = 855,796,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,796,516/14,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,403.48

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