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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,708 and 30,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,708 and 30,064 is: 61,452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708 : 30,064 = 30,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708/30,064 = 30,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708x = 30,064 × 30,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708x = 903,844,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,844,096/14,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,452.55

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