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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,112 and 16,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,112 and 16,380 is: 19,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,112 : 16,380 = 16,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,112/16,380 = 16,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,112x = 16,380 × 16,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,112x = 268,304,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,304,400/14,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,012.50

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