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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,292 and 31,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,292 and 31,644 is: 70,063.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292 : 31,644 = 31,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292/31,644 = 31,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292x = 31,644 × 31,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292x = 1,001,342,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,342,736/14,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,063.16

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