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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,464 and 15,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,464 and 15,776 is: 17,207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464 : 15,776 = 15,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464/15,776 = 15,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464x = 15,776 × 15,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464x = 248,882,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,882,176/14,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,207.01

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