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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,930 and 30,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,930 and 30,805 is: 63,559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930 : 30,805 = 30,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930/30,805 = 30,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930x = 30,805 × 30,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930x = 948,948,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,948,025/14,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,559.81

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