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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,268 and 17,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,268 and 17,508 is: 21,483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268 : 17,508 = 17,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268/17,508 = 17,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268x = 17,508 × 17,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268x = 306,530,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,530,064/14,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,483.74

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