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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,280 and 30,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,280 and 30,750 is: 66,215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280 : 30,750 = 30,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280/30,750 = 30,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280x = 30,750 × 30,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280x = 945,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,562,500/14,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,215.86

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