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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,932 and 30,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,932 and 30,824 is: 63,629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932 : 30,824 = 30,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932/30,824 = 30,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932x = 30,824 × 30,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932x = 950,118,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,118,976/14,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,629.72

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