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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,152 and 18,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,152 and 18,268 is: 23,581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152 : 18,268 = 18,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152/18,268 = 18,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152x = 18,268 × 18,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152x = 333,719,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,719,824/14,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,581.11

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