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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,272.50 and 29,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,272.50 and 29,463 is: 60,821.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.50 : 29,463 = 29,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.50/29,463 = 29,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.50x = 29,463 × 29,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.50x = 868,068,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,068,369/14,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,821.05

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