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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,730 and 30,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,730 and 30,701 is: 63,988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730 : 30,701 = 30,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730/30,701 = 30,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730x = 30,701 × 30,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730x = 942,551,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,551,401/14,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,988.55

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