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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,580 and 30,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,580 and 30,546 is: 63,995.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580 : 30,546 = 30,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580/30,546 = 30,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580x = 30,546 × 30,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580x = 933,058,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,058,116/14,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,995.76

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