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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,267 and 30,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,267 and 30,384 is: 64,707.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267 : 30,384 = 30,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267/30,384 = 30,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267x = 30,384 × 30,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267x = 923,187,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,187,456/14,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,707.89

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