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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,114 and 18,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,114 and 18,737 is: 24,874.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,114 : 18,737 = 18,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,114/18,737 = 18,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,114x = 18,737 × 18,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,114x = 351,075,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,075,169/14,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,874.25

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