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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,441 and 30,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,441 and 30,017 is: 62,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,441 : 30,017 = 30,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,441/30,017 = 30,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,441x = 30,017 × 30,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,441x = 901,020,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,020,289/14,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,393.21

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