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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,103 and 30,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,103 and 30,975 is: 68,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,103 : 30,975 = 30,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,103/30,975 = 30,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,103x = 30,975 × 30,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,103x = 959,450,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,450,625/14,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,031.67

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