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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,560 and 21,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,560 and 21,792 is: 32,616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560 : 21,792 = 21,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560/21,792 = 21,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560x = 21,792 × 21,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560x = 474,891,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,891,264/14,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,616.16

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