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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,309 and 33,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,309 and 33,151 is: 76,804.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,309 : 33,151 = 33,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,309/33,151 = 33,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,309x = 33,151 × 33,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,309x = 1,098,988,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,988,801/14,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,804.03

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