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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,908 and 30,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,908 and 30,761 is: 63,471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908 : 30,761 = 30,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908/30,761 = 30,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908x = 30,761 × 30,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908x = 946,239,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,239,121/14,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,471.90

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