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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,217 and 29,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,217 and 29,346 is: 60,574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,217 : 29,346 = 29,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,217/29,346 = 29,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,217x = 29,346 × 29,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,217x = 861,187,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,187,716/14,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,574.50

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