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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,386 and 31,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,386 and 31,444 is: 68,728.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,386 : 31,444 = 31,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,386/31,444 = 31,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,386x = 31,444 × 31,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,386x = 988,725,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,725,136/14,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,728.29

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