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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,960 and 30,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,960 and 30,112 is: 64,952.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960 : 30,112 = 30,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960/30,112 = 30,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960x = 30,112 × 30,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960x = 906,732,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,732,544/13,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,952.19

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