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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,366 and 30,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,366 and 30,476 is: 64,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366 : 30,476 = 30,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366/30,476 = 30,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366x = 30,476 × 30,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366x = 928,786,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,786,576/14,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,651.72

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