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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,064 and 30,915

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,064 and 30,915 is: 67,956.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,064 : 30,915 = 30,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,064/30,915 = 30,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,064x = 30,915 × 30,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,064x = 955,737,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,737,225/14,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,956.29

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