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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,003 and 30,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,003 and 30,319 is: 65,646.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003 : 30,319 = 30,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003/30,319 = 30,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003x = 30,319 × 30,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003x = 919,241,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,241,761/14,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,646.06

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