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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,190 and 17,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,190 and 17,883 is: 22,537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,190 : 17,883 = 17,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,190/17,883 = 17,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,190x = 17,883 × 17,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,190x = 319,801,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,801,689/14,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.12

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