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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,044 and 30,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,044 and 30,548 is: 66,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044 : 30,548 = 30,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044/30,548 = 30,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044x = 30,548 × 30,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044x = 933,180,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,180,304/14,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,446.90

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