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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,046 and 30,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,046 and 30,207 is: 64,962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046 : 30,207 = 30,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046/30,207 = 30,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046x = 30,207 × 30,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046x = 912,462,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,462,849/14,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,962.47

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