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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,163 and 30,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,163 and 30,268 is: 64,686.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,163 : 30,268 = 30,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,163/30,268 = 30,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,163x = 30,268 × 30,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,163x = 916,151,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,151,824/14,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,686.28

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