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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,430 and 16,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,430 and 16,710 is: 19,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430 : 16,710 = 16,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430/16,710 = 16,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430x = 16,710 × 16,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430x = 279,224,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,224,100/14,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,350.25

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