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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,254 and 32,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,254 and 32,769 is: 75,333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254 : 32,769 = 32,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254/32,769 = 32,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254x = 32,769 × 32,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254x = 1,073,807,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,807,361/14,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,333.76

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