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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,088 and 30,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,088 and 30,408 is: 65,633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,088 : 30,408 = 30,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,088/30,408 = 30,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,088x = 30,408 × 30,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,088x = 924,646,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,646,464/14,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,633.62

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