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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,994 and 33,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,994 and 33,444 is: 74,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994 : 33,444 = 33,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994/33,444 = 33,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994x = 33,444 × 33,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994x = 1,118,501,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,501,136/14,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,596.58

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