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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,312 and 29,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,312 and 29,392 is: 60,361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312 : 29,392 = 29,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312/29,392 = 29,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312x = 29,392 × 29,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312x = 863,889,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,889,664/14,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,361.21

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