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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,544 and 31,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,544 and 31,136 is: 66,656.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544 : 31,136 = 31,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544/31,136 = 31,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544x = 31,136 × 31,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544x = 969,450,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,450,496/14,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,656.39

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