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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,127 and 30,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,127 and 30,475 is: 65,741.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127 : 30,475 = 30,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127/30,475 = 30,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127x = 30,475 × 30,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127x = 928,725,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,725,625/14,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,741.18

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