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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,073 and 30,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,073 and 30,313 is: 65,293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,073 : 30,313 = 30,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,073/30,313 = 30,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,073x = 30,313 × 30,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,073x = 918,877,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,877,969/14,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,293.68

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