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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,148 and 18,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,148 and 18,262 is: 23,572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,148 : 18,262 = 18,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,148/18,262 = 18,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,148x = 18,262 × 18,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,148x = 333,500,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,500,644/14,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,572.28

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