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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,059 and 30,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,059 and 30,202 is: 64,880.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059 : 30,202 = 30,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059/30,202 = 30,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059x = 30,202 × 30,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059x = 912,160,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,160,804/14,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,880.92

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