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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,106 and 30,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,106 and 30,641 is: 66,558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,106 : 30,641 = 30,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,106/30,641 = 30,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,106x = 30,641 × 30,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,106x = 938,870,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,870,881/14,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,558.26

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