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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,727 and 30,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,727 and 30,318 is: 62,414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727 : 30,318 = 30,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727/30,318 = 30,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727x = 30,318 × 30,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727x = 919,181,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,181,124/14,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,414.69

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