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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,255 and 31,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,255 and 31,264 is: 68,568.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,255 : 31,264 = 31,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,255/31,264 = 31,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,255x = 31,264 × 31,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,255x = 977,437,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,437,696/14,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,568.06

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