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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,190 and 18,981

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,190 and 18,981 is: 25,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,190 : 18,981 = 18,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,190/18,981 = 18,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,190x = 18,981 × 18,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,190x = 360,278,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,278,361/14,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,389.60

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