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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,982 and 28,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,982 and 28,356 is: 53,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982 : 28,356 = 28,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982/28,356 = 28,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982x = 28,356 × 28,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982x = 804,062,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,062,736/14,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,668.58

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