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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,944 and 17,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,944 and 17,672 is: 22,396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,944 : 17,672 = 17,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,944/17,672 = 17,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,944x = 17,672 × 17,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,944x = 312,299,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,299,584/13,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,396.70

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