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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,852 and 17,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,852 and 17,588 is: 20,828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852 : 17,588 = 17,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852/17,588 = 17,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852x = 17,588 × 17,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852x = 309,337,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,337,744/14,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.02

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