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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,176 and 16,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,176 and 16,160 is: 18,421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176 : 16,160 = 16,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176/16,160 = 16,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176x = 16,160 × 16,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176x = 261,145,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,145,600/14,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.67

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