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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,772 and 16,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,772 and 16,032 is: 17,399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,772 : 16,032 = 16,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,772/16,032 = 16,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,772x = 16,032 × 16,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,772x = 257,025,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,025,024/14,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,399.47

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