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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,085 and 30,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,085 and 30,138 is: 64,486.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,085 : 30,138 = 30,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,085/30,138 = 30,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,085x = 30,138 × 30,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,085x = 908,299,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,299,044/14,085
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,486.98

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