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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,088 and 30,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,088 and 30,228 is: 64,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,088 : 30,228 = 30,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,088/30,228 = 30,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,088x = 30,228 × 30,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,088x = 913,731,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,731,984/14,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,858.89

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