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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,929.88 and 29,859.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,929.88 and 29,859.75 is: 59,719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.88 : 29,859.75 = 29,859.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.88/29,859.75 = 29,859.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.88x = 29,859.75 × 29,859.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.88x = 891,604,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,604,670.06/14,929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,719.50

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