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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,580 and 29,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,580 and 29,706 is: 60,524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580 : 29,706 = 29,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580/29,706 = 29,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580x = 29,706 × 29,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580x = 882,446,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,446,436/14,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,524.45

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