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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,432 and 17,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,432 and 17,744 is: 21,816.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,432 : 17,744 = 17,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,432/17,744 = 17,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,432x = 17,744 × 17,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,432x = 314,849,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,849,536/14,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,816.07

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