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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,166 and 30,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,166 and 30,286 is: 64,749.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166 : 30,286 = 30,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166/30,286 = 30,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166x = 30,286 × 30,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166x = 917,241,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,241,796/14,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,749.53

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