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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,246 and 15,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,246 and 15,494 is: 16,851.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246 : 15,494 = 15,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246/15,494 = 15,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246x = 15,494 × 15,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246x = 240,064,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,064,036/14,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,851.33

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