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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,262 and 18,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,262 and 18,747 is: 24,642.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262 : 18,747 = 18,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262/18,747 = 18,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262x = 18,747 × 18,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262x = 351,450,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,450,009/14,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.41

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