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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,216 and 29,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,216 and 29,344 is: 60,570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216 : 29,344 = 29,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216/29,344 = 29,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216x = 29,344 × 29,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216x = 861,070,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,070,336/14,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,570.51

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