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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,730 and 30,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,730 and 30,324 is: 62,426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730 : 30,324 = 30,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730/30,324 = 30,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730x = 30,324 × 30,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730x = 919,544,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,544,976/14,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,426.68

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