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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,052 and 30,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,052 and 30,352 is: 65,559.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052 : 30,352 = 30,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052/30,352 = 30,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052x = 30,352 × 30,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052x = 921,243,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,243,904/14,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,559.63

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