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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,098 and 30,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,098 and 30,194 is: 64,667.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098 : 30,194 = 30,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098/30,194 = 30,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098x = 30,194 × 30,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098x = 911,677,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,677,636/14,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,667.16

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