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Finding the Third Proportional to 14.98 and 26.79

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Solution

The third proportional to 14.98 and 26.79 is: 47.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.98 : 26.79 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.98/26.79 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.98x = 26.79 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.98x = 717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.65/14.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.92

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