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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,986 and 36,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,986 and 36,313 is: 87,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986 : 36,313 = 36,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986/36,313 = 36,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986x = 36,313 × 36,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986x = 1,318,633,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,633,969/14,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,991.06

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