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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,289 and 29,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,289 and 29,656 is: 61,549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289 : 29,656 = 29,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289/29,656 = 29,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289x = 29,656 × 29,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289x = 879,478,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,478,336/14,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,549.33

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