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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,906 and 33,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,906 and 33,701 is: 76,194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906 : 33,701 = 33,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906/33,701 = 33,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906x = 33,701 × 33,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906x = 1,135,757,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,757,401/14,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,194.65

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