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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,655 and 30,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,655 and 30,347 is: 62,841.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,655 : 30,347 = 30,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,655/30,347 = 30,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,655x = 30,347 × 30,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,655x = 920,940,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,940,409/14,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,841.38

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