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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,072 and 30,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,072 and 30,232 is: 64,949.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072 : 30,232 = 30,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072/30,232 = 30,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072x = 30,232 × 30,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072x = 913,973,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,973,824/14,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,949.82

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