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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,066 and 30,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,066 and 30,356 is: 65,511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,066 : 30,356 = 30,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,066/30,356 = 30,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,066x = 30,356 × 30,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,066x = 921,486,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,486,736/14,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,511.64

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