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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,268 and 29,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,268 and 29,445 is: 60,765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268 : 29,445 = 29,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268/29,445 = 29,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268x = 29,445 × 29,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268x = 867,008,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,008,025/14,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,765.91

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