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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,033 and 30,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,033 and 30,449 is: 66,068.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033 : 30,449 = 30,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033/30,449 = 30,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033x = 30,449 × 30,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033x = 927,141,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,141,601/14,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,068.67

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