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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,872 and 24,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,872 and 24,664 is: 43,851.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,872 : 24,664 = 24,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,872/24,664 = 24,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,872x = 24,664 × 24,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,872x = 608,312,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,312,896/13,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,851.85

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