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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,056 and 18,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,056 and 18,582 is: 24,565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056 : 18,582 = 18,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056/18,582 = 18,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056x = 18,582 × 18,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056x = 345,290,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,290,724/14,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,565.36

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