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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,810 and 31,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,810 and 31,283 is: 66,078.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,810 : 31,283 = 31,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,810/31,283 = 31,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,810x = 31,283 × 31,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,810x = 978,626,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,626,089/14,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,078.74

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