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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,632 and 27,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,632 and 27,248 is: 50,741.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,632 : 27,248 = 27,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,632/27,248 = 27,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,632x = 27,248 × 27,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,632x = 742,453,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,453,504/14,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,741.76

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