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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,250 and 18,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,250 and 18,108 is: 23,010.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250 : 18,108 = 18,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250/18,108 = 18,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250x = 18,108 × 18,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250x = 327,899,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,899,664/14,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,010.50

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