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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,053 and 30,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,053 and 30,284 is: 65,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,053 : 30,284 = 30,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,053/30,284 = 30,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,053x = 30,284 × 30,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,053x = 917,120,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,120,656/14,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,261.56

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