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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,312 and 30,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,312 and 30,432 is: 64,708.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312 : 30,432 = 30,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312/30,432 = 30,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312x = 30,432 × 30,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312x = 926,106,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,106,624/14,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,708.40

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