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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,385 and 30,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,385 and 30,507 is: 64,697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,385 : 30,507 = 30,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,385/30,507 = 30,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,385x = 30,507 × 30,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,385x = 930,677,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,677,049/14,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,697.74

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