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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,339 and 30,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,339 and 30,875 is: 66,480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339 : 30,875 = 30,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339/30,875 = 30,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339x = 30,875 × 30,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339x = 953,265,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,265,625/14,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,480.62

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