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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,054 and 18,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,054 and 18,709 is: 24,905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,054 : 18,709 = 18,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,054/18,709 = 18,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,054x = 18,709 × 18,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,054x = 350,026,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,026,681/14,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,905.84

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