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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,732 and 30,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,732 and 30,328 is: 62,434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732 : 30,328 = 30,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732/30,328 = 30,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732x = 30,328 × 30,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732x = 919,787,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,787,584/14,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,434.67

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