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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,714 and 43,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,714 and 43,281 is: 60,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,714 : 43,281 = 43,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,714/43,281 = 43,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,714x = 43,281 × 43,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,714x = 1,873,244,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,244,961/30,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,989.94

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