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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,333 and 30,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,333 and 30,784 is: 66,116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333 : 30,784 = 30,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333/30,784 = 30,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333x = 30,784 × 30,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333x = 947,654,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,654,656/14,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,116.98

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