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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,098 and 18,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,098 and 18,542 is: 24,386.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098 : 18,542 = 18,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098/18,542 = 18,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098x = 18,542 × 18,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098x = 343,805,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,805,764/14,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.85

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