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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,094 and 30,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,094 and 30,618 is: 66,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094 : 30,618 = 30,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094/30,618 = 30,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094x = 30,618 × 30,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094x = 937,461,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,461,924/14,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,514.97

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