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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,823 and 32,757.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,823 and 32,757.75 is: 72,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,823 : 32,757.75 = 32,757.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,823/32,757.75 = 32,757.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,823x = 32,757.75 × 32,757.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,823x = 1,073,070,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,070,185.06/14,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,392.24

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