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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,089 and 30,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,089 and 30,628 is: 66,582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,089 : 30,628 = 30,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,089/30,628 = 30,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,089x = 30,628 × 30,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,089x = 938,074,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,074,384/14,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,582.04

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