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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,022 and 30,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,022 and 30,170 is: 64,914.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,022 : 30,170 = 30,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,022/30,170 = 30,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,022x = 30,170 × 30,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,022x = 910,228,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,228,900/14,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,914.34

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