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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,656 and 27,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,656 and 27,232 is: 50,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656 : 27,232 = 27,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656/27,232 = 27,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656x = 27,232 × 27,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656x = 741,581,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,581,824/14,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,599.20

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