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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,974 and 26,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,974 and 26,310 is: 49,536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974 : 26,310 = 26,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974/26,310 = 26,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974x = 26,310 × 26,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974x = 692,216,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,216,100/13,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,536.00

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