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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,262 and 30,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,262 and 30,450 is: 65,012.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262 : 30,450 = 30,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262/30,450 = 30,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262x = 30,450 × 30,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262x = 927,202,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,202,500/14,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,012.10

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