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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,310 and 34,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,310 and 34,803 is: 84,643.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,310 : 34,803 = 34,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,310/34,803 = 34,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,310x = 34,803 × 34,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,310x = 1,211,248,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,248,809/14,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,643.52

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