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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,667.75 and 29,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,667.75 and 29,853 is: 60,759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.75 : 29,853 = 29,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.75/29,853 = 29,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.75x = 29,853 × 29,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.75x = 891,201,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,201,609/14,667.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,759.26

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