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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,086 and 26,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,086 and 26,397 is: 49,467.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,086 : 26,397 = 26,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,086/26,397 = 26,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,086x = 26,397 × 26,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,086x = 696,801,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,801,609/14,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,467.67

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