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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,133 and 30,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,133 and 30,214 is: 64,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,133 : 30,214 = 30,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,133/30,214 = 30,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,133x = 30,214 × 30,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,133x = 912,885,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,885,796/14,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,592.50

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