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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,026 and 30,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,026 and 30,543 is: 66,510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026 : 30,543 = 30,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026/30,543 = 30,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026x = 30,543 × 30,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026x = 932,874,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,874,849/14,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,510.40

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