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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,804 and 35,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,804 and 35,444 is: 84,860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804 : 35,444 = 35,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804/35,444 = 35,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804x = 35,444 × 35,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804x = 1,256,277,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,277,136/14,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,860.65

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