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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,582 and 27,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,582 and 27,328 is: 51,215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,582 : 27,328 = 27,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,582/27,328 = 27,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,582x = 27,328 × 27,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,582x = 746,819,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,819,584/14,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,215.17

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