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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,709 and 32,199

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,709 and 32,199 is: 70,485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709 : 32,199 = 32,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709/32,199 = 32,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709x = 32,199 × 32,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709x = 1,036,775,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,775,601/14,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,485.80

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