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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,544 and 21,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,544 and 21,888 is: 32,940.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544 : 21,888 = 21,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544/21,888 = 21,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544x = 21,888 × 21,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544x = 479,084,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,084,544/14,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,940.36

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