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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,084 and 30,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,084 and 30,250 is: 64,971.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,084 : 30,250 = 30,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,084/30,250 = 30,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,084x = 30,250 × 30,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,084x = 915,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,062,500/14,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,971.78

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