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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,406 and 24,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,406 and 24,273 is: 40,898.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406 : 24,273 = 24,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406/24,273 = 24,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406x = 24,273 × 24,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406x = 589,178,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,178,529/14,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,898.13

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