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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,064 and 18,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,064 and 18,152 is: 23,428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,064 : 18,152 = 18,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,064/18,152 = 18,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,064x = 18,152 × 18,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,064x = 329,495,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,495,104/14,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,428.26

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