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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,905 and 30,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,905 and 30,755 is: 63,459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905 : 30,755 = 30,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905/30,755 = 30,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905x = 30,755 × 30,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905x = 945,870,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,870,025/14,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,459.91

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