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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,842 and 26,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,842 and 26,380 is: 46,887.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842 : 26,380 = 26,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842/26,380 = 26,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842x = 26,380 × 26,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842x = 695,904,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,904,400/14,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,887.51

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