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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,904 and 30,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,904 and 30,768 is: 63,517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904 : 30,768 = 30,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904/30,768 = 30,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904x = 30,768 × 30,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904x = 946,669,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,669,824/14,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,517.84

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