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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,920 and 35,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,920 and 35,716 is: 85,498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920 : 35,716 = 35,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920/35,716 = 35,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920x = 35,716 × 35,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920x = 1,275,632,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,632,656/14,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,498.17

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