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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,585 and 31,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,585 and 31,247 is: 66,943.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,585 : 31,247 = 31,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,585/31,247 = 31,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,585x = 31,247 × 31,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,585x = 976,375,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,375,009/14,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,943.78

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