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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,067 and 30,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,067 and 30,051 is: 64,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,067 : 30,051 = 30,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,067/30,051 = 30,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,067x = 30,051 × 30,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,067x = 903,062,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,062,601/14,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,197.24

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