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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,313 and 29,613

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,313 and 29,613 is: 61,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,313 : 29,613 = 29,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,313/29,613 = 29,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,313x = 29,613 × 29,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,313x = 876,929,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,929,769/14,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,268.06

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