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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,975 and 30,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,975 and 30,407 is: 66,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975 : 30,407 = 30,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975/30,407 = 30,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975x = 30,407 × 30,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975x = 924,585,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,585,649/13,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,159.97

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