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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,095 and 18,538.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,095 and 18,538.50 is: 24,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,095 : 18,538.50 = 18,538.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,095/18,538.50 = 18,538.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,095x = 18,538.50 × 18,538.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,095x = 343,675,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,675,982.25/14,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.83

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