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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,628 and 15,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,628 and 15,852 is: 17,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,628 : 15,852 = 15,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,628/15,852 = 15,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,628x = 15,852 × 15,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,628x = 251,285,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,285,904/14,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,178.42

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