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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,976 and 24,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,976 and 24,032 is: 38,564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976 : 24,032 = 24,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976/24,032 = 24,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976x = 24,032 × 24,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976x = 577,537,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,537,024/14,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,564.17

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