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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,695 and 30,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,695 and 30,902 is: 64,983.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695 : 30,902 = 30,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695/30,902 = 30,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695x = 30,902 × 30,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695x = 954,933,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,933,604/14,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,983.57

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