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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,664 and 27,616

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,664 and 27,616 is: 55,814.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664 : 27,616 = 27,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664/27,616 = 27,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664x = 27,616 × 27,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664x = 762,643,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,643,456/13,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,814.07

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