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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,031 and 30,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,031 and 30,445 is: 66,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031 : 30,445 = 30,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031/30,445 = 30,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031x = 30,445 × 30,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031x = 926,898,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,898,025/14,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,060.72

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