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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,288 and 30,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,288 and 30,763 is: 66,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,288 : 30,763 = 30,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,288/30,763 = 30,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,288x = 30,763 × 30,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,288x = 946,362,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,362,169/14,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,234.75

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