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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,050 and 16,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,050 and 16,618 is: 19,655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050 : 16,618 = 16,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050/16,618 = 16,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050x = 16,618 × 16,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050x = 276,157,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,157,924/14,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.37

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