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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,314 and 29,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,314 and 29,726 is: 61,732.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,314 : 29,726 = 29,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,314/29,726 = 29,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,314x = 29,726 × 29,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,314x = 883,635,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,635,076/14,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,732.23

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