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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,098 and 16,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,098 and 16,242 is: 18,712.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098 : 16,242 = 16,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098/16,242 = 16,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098x = 16,242 × 16,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098x = 263,802,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,802,564/14,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,712.06

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