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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,710 and 32,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,710 and 32,324 is: 71,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710 : 32,324 = 32,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710/32,324 = 32,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710x = 32,324 × 32,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710x = 1,044,840,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,840,976/14,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,029.30

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