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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,280 and 30,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,280 and 30,380 is: 64,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280 : 30,380 = 30,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280/30,380 = 30,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280x = 30,380 × 30,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280x = 922,944,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,944,400/14,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,631.96

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