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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,676 and 32,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,676 and 32,268 is: 70,947.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676 : 32,268 = 32,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676/32,268 = 32,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676x = 32,268 × 32,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676x = 1,041,223,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,223,824/14,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,947.39

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