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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,586 and 31,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,586 and 31,248 is: 66,943.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,586 : 31,248 = 31,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,586/31,248 = 31,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,586x = 31,248 × 31,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,586x = 976,437,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,437,504/14,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,943.47

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