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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,214 and 15,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,214 and 15,462 is: 16,819.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214 : 15,462 = 15,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214/15,462 = 15,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214x = 15,462 × 15,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214x = 239,073,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,073,444/14,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,819.58

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