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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,576 and 35,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,576 and 35,280 is: 85,392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,576 : 35,280 = 35,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,576/35,280 = 35,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,576x = 35,280 × 35,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,576x = 1,244,678,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,678,400/14,576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,392.32

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