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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,204 and 30,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,204 and 30,364 is: 64,909.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204 : 30,364 = 30,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204/30,364 = 30,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204x = 30,364 × 30,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204x = 921,972,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,972,496/14,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,909.36

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