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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,220 and 17,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,220 and 17,388 is: 21,261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220 : 17,388 = 17,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220/17,388 = 17,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220x = 17,388 × 17,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220x = 302,342,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,342,544/14,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.78

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