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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,364 and 30,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,364 and 30,833 is: 66,184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364 : 30,833 = 30,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364/30,833 = 30,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364x = 30,833 × 30,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364x = 950,673,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,673,889/14,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,184.48

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