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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,267 and 18,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,267 and 18,934 is: 25,127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267 : 18,934 = 18,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267/18,934 = 18,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267x = 18,934 × 18,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267x = 358,496,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,496,356/14,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,127.66

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