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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,888 and 26,443

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,888 and 26,443 is: 46,966.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,888 : 26,443 = 26,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,888/26,443 = 26,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,888x = 26,443 × 26,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,888x = 699,232,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,232,249/14,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,966.16

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