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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,286 and 32,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,286 and 32,855 is: 75,560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,286 : 32,855 = 32,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,286/32,855 = 32,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,286x = 32,855 × 32,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,286x = 1,079,451,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,451,025/14,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,560.06

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