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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,301 and 30,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,301 and 30,333 is: 64,337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301 : 30,333 = 30,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301/30,333 = 30,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301x = 30,333 × 30,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301x = 920,090,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,090,889/14,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,337.52

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