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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,904 and 28,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,904 and 28,448 is: 58,205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,904 : 28,448 = 28,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,904/28,448 = 28,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,904x = 28,448 × 28,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,904x = 809,288,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,288,704/13,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,205.46

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