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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,253 and 26,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,253 and 26,727 is: 50,118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253 : 26,727 = 26,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253/26,727 = 26,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253x = 26,727 × 26,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253x = 714,332,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,332,529/14,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,118.05

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