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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,969 and 24,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,969 and 24,181 is: 39,062.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969 : 24,181 = 24,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969/24,181 = 24,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969x = 24,181 × 24,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969x = 584,720,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,720,761/14,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,062.11

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