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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,285 and 29,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,285 and 29,650 is: 61,541.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,285 : 29,650 = 29,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,285/29,650 = 29,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,285x = 29,650 × 29,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,285x = 879,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,122,500/14,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,541.65

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