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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,350 and 30,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,350 and 30,966 is: 66,821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350 : 30,966 = 30,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350/30,966 = 30,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350x = 30,966 × 30,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350x = 958,893,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,893,156/14,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,821.82

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