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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,116 and 30,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,116 and 30,042 is: 63,936.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116 : 30,042 = 30,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116/30,042 = 30,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116x = 30,042 × 30,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116x = 902,521,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,521,764/14,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,936.08

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