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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,666 and 30,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,666 and 30,376 is: 62,914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666 : 30,376 = 30,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666/30,376 = 30,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666x = 30,376 × 30,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666x = 922,701,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,701,376/14,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,914.32

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