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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,952 and 20,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,952 and 20,463 is: 30,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952 : 20,463 = 20,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952/20,463 = 20,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952x = 20,463 × 20,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952x = 418,734,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,734,369/13,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,012.50

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