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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,360 and 30,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,360 and 30,800 is: 66,061.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360 : 30,800 = 30,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360/30,800 = 30,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360x = 30,800 × 30,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360x = 948,640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,640,000/14,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,061.28

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