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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,254 and 33,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,254 and 33,305 is: 77,818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254 : 33,305 = 33,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254/33,305 = 33,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254x = 33,305 × 33,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254x = 1,109,223,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,223,025/14,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,818.37

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