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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,952 and 25,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,952 and 25,824 is: 47,798.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952 : 25,824 = 25,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952/25,824 = 25,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952x = 25,824 × 25,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952x = 666,878,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,878,976/13,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,798.09

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