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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,660 and 30,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,660 and 30,760 is: 64,541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660 : 30,760 = 30,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660/30,760 = 30,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660x = 30,760 × 30,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660x = 946,177,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,177,600/14,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,541.45

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