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