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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,364 and 30,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,364 and 30,467 is: 64,622.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364 : 30,467 = 30,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364/30,467 = 30,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364x = 30,467 × 30,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364x = 928,238,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,238,089/14,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,622.53

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