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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,920 and 32,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,920 and 32,864 is: 72,388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920 : 32,864 = 32,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920/32,864 = 32,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920x = 32,864 × 32,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920x = 1,080,042,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,042,496/14,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,388.91

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