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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,220 and 30,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,220 and 30,079 is: 63,624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220 : 30,079 = 30,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220/30,079 = 30,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220x = 30,079 × 30,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220x = 904,746,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,746,241/14,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,624.91

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