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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,995 and 32,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,995 and 32,294 is: 69,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995 : 32,294 = 32,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995/32,294 = 32,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995x = 32,294 × 32,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995x = 1,042,902,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,902,436/14,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,550.01

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