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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,868 and 30,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,868 and 30,708 is: 63,423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868 : 30,708 = 30,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868/30,708 = 30,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868x = 30,708 × 30,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868x = 942,981,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,981,264/14,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,423.54

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