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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,057 and 30,061

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,057 and 30,061 is: 64,285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,057 : 30,061 = 30,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,057/30,061 = 30,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,057x = 30,061 × 30,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,057x = 903,663,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,663,721/14,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,285.67

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