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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,132 and 18,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,132 and 18,238 is: 23,536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,132 : 18,238 = 18,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,132/18,238 = 18,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,132x = 18,238 × 18,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,132x = 332,624,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,624,644/14,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,536.98

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