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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,205 and 30,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,205 and 30,366 is: 64,913.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205 : 30,366 = 30,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205/30,366 = 30,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205x = 30,366 × 30,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205x = 922,093,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,093,956/14,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,913.34

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