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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,607 and 30,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,607 and 30,672 is: 64,405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607 : 30,672 = 30,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607/30,672 = 30,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607x = 30,672 × 30,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607x = 940,771,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,771,584/14,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,405.53

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