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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,196.75 and 29,304.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,196.75 and 29,304.75 is: 60,490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.75 : 29,304.75 = 29,304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.75/29,304.75 = 29,304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.75x = 29,304.75 × 29,304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.75x = 858,768,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,768,372.56/14,196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,490.49

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