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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,662 and 28,589

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,662 and 28,589 is: 55,744.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662 : 28,589 = 28,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662/28,589 = 28,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662x = 28,589 × 28,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662x = 817,330,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,330,921/14,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,744.85

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