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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,014 and 30,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,014 and 30,512 is: 66,432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014 : 30,512 = 30,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014/30,512 = 30,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014x = 30,512 × 30,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014x = 930,982,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,982,144/14,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,432.29

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