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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,991 and 32,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,991 and 32,169 is: 69,031.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991 : 32,169 = 32,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991/32,169 = 32,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991x = 32,169 × 32,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991x = 1,034,844,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,844,561/14,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,031.06

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