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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,961 and 31,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,961 and 31,473 is: 66,208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961 : 31,473 = 31,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961/31,473 = 31,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961x = 31,473 × 31,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961x = 990,549,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,549,729/14,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,208.79

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