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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,938 and 32,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,938 and 32,612 is: 71,197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,938 : 32,612 = 32,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,938/32,612 = 32,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,938x = 32,612 × 32,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,938x = 1,063,542,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,542,544/14,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,197.12

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