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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,975 and 30,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,975 and 30,542 is: 66,748.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975 : 30,542 = 30,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975/30,542 = 30,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975x = 30,542 × 30,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975x = 932,813,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,813,764/13,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,748.75

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