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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,975 and 30,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,975 and 30,030 is: 64,529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975 : 30,030 = 30,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975/30,030 = 30,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975x = 30,030 × 30,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975x = 901,800,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,800,900/13,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,529.58

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