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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,622 and 31,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,622 and 31,338 is: 67,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,622 : 31,338 = 31,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,622/31,338 = 31,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,622x = 31,338 × 31,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,622x = 982,070,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,070,244/14,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,163.88

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