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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,639 and 35,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,639 and 35,382 is: 85,517.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639 : 35,382 = 35,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639/35,382 = 35,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639x = 35,382 × 35,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639x = 1,251,885,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,885,924/14,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,517.17

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