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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,236 and 16,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,236 and 16,828 is: 19,891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236 : 16,828 = 16,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236/16,828 = 16,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236x = 16,828 × 16,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236x = 283,181,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,181,584/14,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,891.93

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