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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,126 and 18,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,126 and 18,831 is: 25,103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126 : 18,831 = 18,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126/18,831 = 18,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126x = 18,831 × 18,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126x = 354,606,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,606,561/14,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,103.11

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