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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,886 and 32,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,886 and 32,688 is: 71,779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886 : 32,688 = 32,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886/32,688 = 32,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886x = 32,688 × 32,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886x = 1,068,505,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,505,344/14,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,779.21

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