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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,388 and 34,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,388 and 34,638 is: 83,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388 : 34,638 = 34,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388/34,638 = 34,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388x = 34,638 × 34,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388x = 1,199,791,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,791,044/14,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,388.31

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