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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,101 and 30,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,101 and 30,328 is: 65,228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,101 : 30,328 = 30,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,101/30,328 = 30,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,101x = 30,328 × 30,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,101x = 919,787,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,787,584/14,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,228.54

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