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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,152 and 30,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,152 and 30,464 is: 65,577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152 : 30,464 = 30,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152/30,464 = 30,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152x = 30,464 × 30,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152x = 928,055,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,055,296/14,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,577.68

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