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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,964 and 34,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,964 and 34,110 is: 77,752.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964 : 34,110 = 34,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964/34,110 = 34,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964x = 34,110 × 34,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964x = 1,163,492,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,492,100/14,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,752.75

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