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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,105 and 30,721

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,105 and 30,721 is: 66,911.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,105 : 30,721 = 30,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,105/30,721 = 30,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,105x = 30,721 × 30,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,105x = 943,779,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,779,841/14,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,911.01

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