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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,512 and 31,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,512 and 31,328 is: 67,629.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512 : 31,328 = 31,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512/31,328 = 31,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512x = 31,328 × 31,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512x = 981,443,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,443,584/14,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,629.79

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