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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,171 and 29,878.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,171 and 29,878.50 is: 62,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171 : 29,878.50 = 29,878.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171/29,878.50 = 29,878.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171x = 29,878.50 × 29,878.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171x = 892,724,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,724,762.25/14,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,996.60

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