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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,852 and 26,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,852 and 26,401 is: 46,930.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852 : 26,401 = 26,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852/26,401 = 26,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852x = 26,401 × 26,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852x = 697,012,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,012,801/14,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,930.57

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