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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,882 and 32,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,882 and 32,869 is: 72,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,882 : 32,869 = 32,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,882/32,869 = 32,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,882x = 32,869 × 32,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,882x = 1,080,371,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,371,161/14,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,595.83

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