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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,264 and 18,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,264 and 18,116 is: 23,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264 : 18,116 = 18,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264/18,116 = 18,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264x = 18,116 × 18,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264x = 328,189,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,189,456/14,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,008.23

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