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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,972 and 31,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,972 and 31,560 is: 66,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972 : 31,560 = 31,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972/31,560 = 31,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972x = 31,560 × 31,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972x = 996,033,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,033,600/14,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,526.42

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