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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,976 and 19,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,976 and 19,552 is: 27,352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,976 : 19,552 = 19,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,976/19,552 = 19,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,976x = 19,552 × 19,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,976x = 382,280,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,280,704/13,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,352.65

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