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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,244 and 30,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,244 and 30,129 is: 63,729.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244 : 30,129 = 30,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244/30,129 = 30,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244x = 30,129 × 30,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244x = 907,756,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,756,641/14,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,729.05

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