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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,974 and 30,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,974 and 30,125 is: 64,943.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974 : 30,125 = 30,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974/30,125 = 30,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974x = 30,125 × 30,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974x = 907,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,515,625/13,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,943.15

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