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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,825 and 32,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,825 and 32,762 is: 72,401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825 : 32,762 = 32,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825/32,762 = 32,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825x = 32,762 × 32,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825x = 1,073,348,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,348,644/14,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,401.26

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