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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,188 and 17,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,188 and 17,374 is: 21,275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,188 : 17,374 = 17,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,188/17,374 = 17,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,188x = 17,374 × 17,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,188x = 301,855,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,855,876/14,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,275.44

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