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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,068 and 18,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,068 and 18,598 is: 24,586.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068 : 18,598 = 18,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068/18,598 = 18,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068x = 18,598 × 18,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068x = 345,885,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,885,604/14,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,586.69

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