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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,370 and 29,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,370 and 29,970 is: 62,505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370 : 29,970 = 29,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370/29,970 = 29,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370x = 29,970 × 29,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370x = 898,200,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,200,900/14,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,505.28

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