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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,014 and 30,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,014 and 30,670 is: 62,651.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014 : 30,670 = 30,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014/30,670 = 30,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014x = 30,670 × 30,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014x = 940,648,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,648,900/15,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,651.45

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