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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,356 and 29,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,356 and 29,942 is: 62,449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,356 : 29,942 = 29,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,356/29,942 = 29,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,356x = 29,942 × 29,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,356x = 896,523,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,523,364/14,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,449.38

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