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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,076 and 30,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,076 and 30,664 is: 66,800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076 : 30,664 = 30,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076/30,664 = 30,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076x = 30,664 × 30,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076x = 940,280,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,280,896/14,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,800.29

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