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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,058 and 30,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,058 and 30,707 is: 67,073.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058 : 30,707 = 30,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058/30,707 = 30,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058x = 30,707 × 30,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058x = 942,919,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,919,849/14,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,073.54

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