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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,953 and 35,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,953 and 35,248 is: 83,088.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953 : 35,248 = 35,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953/35,248 = 35,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953x = 35,248 × 35,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953x = 1,242,421,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,421,504/14,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,088.44

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