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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,076 and 16,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,076 and 16,636 is: 19,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076 : 16,636 = 16,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076/16,636 = 16,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076x = 16,636 × 16,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076x = 276,756,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,756,496/14,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.59

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