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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,624 and 34,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,624 and 34,340 is: 80,637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624 : 34,340 = 34,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624/34,340 = 34,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624x = 34,340 × 34,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624x = 1,179,235,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,235,600/14,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,637.01

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