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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,496 and 27,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,496 and 27,840 is: 53,467.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,496 : 27,840 = 27,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,496/27,840 = 27,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,496x = 27,840 × 27,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,496x = 775,065,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,065,600/14,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,467.55

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