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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,764 and 30,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,764 and 30,392 is: 62,562.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764 : 30,392 = 30,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764/30,392 = 30,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764x = 30,392 × 30,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764x = 923,673,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,673,664/14,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,562.56

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