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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,440 and 17,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,440 and 17,752 is: 21,823.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,440 : 17,752 = 17,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,440/17,752 = 17,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,440x = 17,752 × 17,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,440x = 315,133,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,133,504/14,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,823.65

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