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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,562 and 29,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,562 and 29,745 is: 60,758.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,562 : 29,745 = 29,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,562/29,745 = 29,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,562x = 29,745 × 29,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,562x = 884,765,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,765,025/14,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,758.48

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