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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,466 and 29,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,466 and 29,335 is: 59,487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466 : 29,335 = 29,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466/29,335 = 29,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466x = 29,335 × 29,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466x = 860,542,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,542,225/14,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,487.23

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