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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,355 and 29,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,355 and 29,718 is: 61,522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,355 : 29,718 = 29,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,355/29,718 = 29,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,355x = 29,718 × 29,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,355x = 883,159,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,159,524/14,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,522.78

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