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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,932 and 30,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,932 and 30,414 is: 66,394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,932 : 30,414 = 30,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,932/30,414 = 30,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,932x = 30,414 × 30,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,932x = 925,011,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,011,396/13,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,394.73

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