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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,002 and 18,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,002 and 18,683 is: 24,928.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002 : 18,683 = 18,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002/18,683 = 18,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002x = 18,683 × 18,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002x = 349,054,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,054,489/14,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.90

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