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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,114 and 30,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,114 and 30,655 is: 66,581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,114 : 30,655 = 30,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,114/30,655 = 30,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,114x = 30,655 × 30,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,114x = 939,729,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,729,025/14,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,581.34

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