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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,238 and 16,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,238 and 16,206 is: 18,446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238 : 16,206 = 16,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238/16,206 = 16,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238x = 16,206 × 16,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238x = 262,634,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,634,436/14,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.02

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