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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,218 and 29,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,218 and 29,348 is: 60,578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,218 : 29,348 = 29,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,218/29,348 = 29,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,218x = 29,348 × 29,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,218x = 861,305,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,305,104/14,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,578.50

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