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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,030 and 30,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,030 and 30,604 is: 66,757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,030 : 30,604 = 30,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,030/30,604 = 30,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,030x = 30,604 × 30,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,030x = 936,604,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,604,816/14,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,757.29

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