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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,584 and 34,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,584 and 34,276 is: 80,557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,584 : 34,276 = 34,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,584/34,276 = 34,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,584x = 34,276 × 34,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,584x = 1,174,844,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,844,176/14,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,557.06

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