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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,904 and 29,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,904 and 29,049 is: 56,618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904 : 29,049 = 29,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904/29,049 = 29,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904x = 29,049 × 29,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904x = 843,844,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,844,401/14,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,618.65

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