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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,142 and 18,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,142 and 18,762 is: 24,891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,142 : 18,762 = 18,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,142/18,762 = 18,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,142x = 18,762 × 18,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,142x = 352,012,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,012,644/14,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.29

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