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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,954 and 27,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,954 and 27,772 is: 51,577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954 : 27,772 = 27,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954/27,772 = 27,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954x = 27,772 × 27,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954x = 771,283,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,283,984/14,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,577.10

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