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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,069 and 30,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,069 and 30,305 is: 65,277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,069 : 30,305 = 30,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,069/30,305 = 30,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,069x = 30,305 × 30,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,069x = 918,393,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,393,025/14,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,277.78

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