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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,419 and 30,993

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,419 and 30,993 is: 66,618.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,419 : 30,993 = 30,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,419/30,993 = 30,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,419x = 30,993 × 30,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,419x = 960,566,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,566,049/14,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,618.08

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