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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,432 and 31,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,432 and 31,268 is: 67,744.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,432 : 31,268 = 31,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,432/31,268 = 31,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,432x = 31,268 × 31,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,432x = 977,687,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,687,824/14,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,744.44

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