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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,279 and 29,551

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,279 and 29,551 is: 61,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279 : 29,551 = 29,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279/29,551 = 29,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279x = 29,551 × 29,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279x = 873,261,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,261,601/14,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,157.06

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