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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,676 and 30,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,676 and 30,810 is: 64,680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676 : 30,810 = 30,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676/30,810 = 30,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676x = 30,810 × 30,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676x = 949,256,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,256,100/14,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,680.85

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