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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,177 and 29,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,177 and 29,272 is: 60,439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177 : 29,272 = 29,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177/29,272 = 29,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177x = 29,272 × 29,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177x = 856,849,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,849,984/14,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,439.44

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