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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,331 and 30,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,331 and 30,270 is: 63,936.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,331 : 30,270 = 30,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,331/30,270 = 30,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,331x = 30,270 × 30,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,331x = 916,272,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,272,900/14,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,936.42

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