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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,934 and 30,001

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,934 and 30,001 is: 64,594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,934 : 30,001 = 30,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,934/30,001 = 30,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,934x = 30,001 × 30,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,934x = 900,060,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,060,001/13,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,594.52

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