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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,664 and 27,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,664 and 27,968 is: 57,245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664 : 27,968 = 27,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664/27,968 = 27,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664x = 27,968 × 27,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664x = 782,209,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,209,024/13,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,245.98

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