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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,516 and 29,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,516 and 29,434 is: 59,683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,516 : 29,434 = 29,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,516/29,434 = 29,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,516x = 29,434 × 29,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,516x = 866,360,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,360,356/14,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,683.13

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