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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,065 and 30,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,065 and 30,595 is: 66,552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,065 : 30,595 = 30,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,065/30,595 = 30,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,065x = 30,595 × 30,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,065x = 936,054,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,054,025/14,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,552.01

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