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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,086 and 30,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,086 and 30,623 is: 66,574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,086 : 30,623 = 30,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,086/30,623 = 30,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,086x = 30,623 × 30,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,086x = 937,768,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,768,129/14,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,574.48

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