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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,097 and 30,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,097 and 30,625 is: 66,531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,097 : 30,625 = 30,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,097/30,625 = 30,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,097x = 30,625 × 30,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,097x = 937,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,890,625/14,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,531.22

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