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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,792 and 17,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,792 and 17,948 is: 23,356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,792 : 17,948 = 17,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,792/17,948 = 17,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,792x = 17,948 × 17,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,792x = 322,130,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,130,704/13,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,356.34

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