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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,017 and 30,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,017 and 30,323 is: 65,597.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,017 : 30,323 = 30,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,017/30,323 = 30,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,017x = 30,323 × 30,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,017x = 919,484,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,484,329/14,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,597.80

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