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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,160 and 18,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,160 and 18,280 is: 23,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160 : 18,280 = 18,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160/18,280 = 18,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160x = 18,280 × 18,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160x = 334,158,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,158,400/14,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,598.76

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