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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,924 and 35,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,924 and 35,310 is: 83,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924 : 35,310 = 35,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924/35,310 = 35,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924x = 35,310 × 35,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924x = 1,246,796,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,796,100/14,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,543.02

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