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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,661 and 34,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,661 and 34,574 is: 81,533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,661 : 34,574 = 34,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,661/34,574 = 34,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,661x = 34,574 × 34,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,661x = 1,195,361,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,361,476/14,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,533.42

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