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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,744 and 20,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,744 and 20,552 is: 28,647.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744 : 20,552 = 20,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744/20,552 = 20,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744x = 20,552 × 20,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744x = 422,384,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,384,704/14,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,647.90

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