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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,007 and 30,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,007 and 30,327 is: 65,661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007 : 30,327 = 30,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007/30,327 = 30,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007x = 30,327 × 30,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007x = 919,726,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,726,929/14,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,661.95

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