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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,184 and 30,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,184 and 30,907 is: 67,346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,184 : 30,907 = 30,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,184/30,907 = 30,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,184x = 30,907 × 30,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,184x = 955,242,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,242,649/14,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,346.49

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