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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,926 and 24,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,926 and 24,801 is: 44,168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,926 : 24,801 = 24,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,926/24,801 = 24,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,926x = 24,801 × 24,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,926x = 615,089,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,089,601/13,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,168.43

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