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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,892 and 36,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,892 and 36,720 is: 90,542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892 : 36,720 = 36,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892/36,720 = 36,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892x = 36,720 × 36,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892x = 1,348,358,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,358,400/14,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,542.47

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