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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,347 and 30,433

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,347 and 30,433 is: 64,554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347 : 30,433 = 30,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347/30,433 = 30,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347x = 30,433 × 30,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347x = 926,167,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,167,489/14,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,554.78

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