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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,137 and 30,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,137 and 30,710 is: 66,711.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,137 : 30,710 = 30,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,137/30,710 = 30,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,137x = 30,710 × 30,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,137x = 943,104,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,104,100/14,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,711.76

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