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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,380 and 30,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,380 and 30,474 is: 64,580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,380 : 30,474 = 30,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,380/30,474 = 30,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,380x = 30,474 × 30,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,380x = 928,664,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,664,676/14,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,580.30

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