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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,706 and 34,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,706 and 34,710 is: 81,924.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,706 : 34,710 = 34,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,706/34,710 = 34,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,706x = 34,710 × 34,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,706x = 1,204,784,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,784,100/14,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,924.66

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