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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,305.50 and 29,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,305.50 and 29,601 is: 61,250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.50 : 29,601 = 29,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.50/29,601 = 29,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.50x = 29,601 × 29,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.50x = 876,219,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,219,201/14,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,250.51

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