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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,064 and 16,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,064 and 16,656 is: 19,725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,064 : 16,656 = 16,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,064/16,656 = 16,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,064x = 16,656 × 16,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,064x = 277,422,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,422,336/14,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.71

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