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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,847 and 30,921

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,847 and 30,921 is: 64,397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847 : 30,921 = 30,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847/30,921 = 30,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847x = 30,921 × 30,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847x = 956,108,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,108,241/14,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,397.40

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