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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,315 and 30,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,315 and 30,751 is: 66,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,315 : 30,751 = 30,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,315/30,751 = 30,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,315x = 30,751 × 30,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,315x = 945,624,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,624,001/14,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,058.26

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