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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,092 and 17,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,092 and 17,844 is: 22,594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,092 : 17,844 = 17,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,092/17,844 = 17,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,092x = 17,844 × 17,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,092x = 318,408,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,408,336/14,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,594.97

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