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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,054 and 18,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,054 and 18,799 is: 25,146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,054 : 18,799 = 18,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,054/18,799 = 18,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,054x = 18,799 × 18,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,054x = 353,402,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,402,401/14,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,146.04

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