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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,039 and 30,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,039 and 30,717 is: 67,208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,039 : 30,717 = 30,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,039/30,717 = 30,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,039x = 30,717 × 30,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,039x = 943,534,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,534,089/14,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,208.07

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