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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,862 and 32,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,862 and 32,284 is: 70,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862 : 32,284 = 32,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862/32,284 = 32,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862x = 32,284 × 32,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862x = 1,042,256,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,256,656/14,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,128.96

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