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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,562 and 31,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,562 and 31,590 is: 68,529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,562 : 31,590 = 31,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,562/31,590 = 31,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,562x = 31,590 × 31,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,562x = 997,928,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,928,100/14,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,529.60

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