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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,445 and 31,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,445 and 31,113 is: 67,014.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,445 : 31,113 = 31,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,445/31,113 = 31,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,445x = 31,113 × 31,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,445x = 968,018,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,018,769/14,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,014.11

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