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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,011 and 30,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,011 and 30,506 is: 66,420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,011 : 30,506 = 30,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,011/30,506 = 30,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,011x = 30,506 × 30,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,011x = 930,616,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,616,036/14,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,420.39

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