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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,289 and 18,963

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,289 and 18,963 is: 25,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289 : 18,963 = 18,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289/18,963 = 18,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289x = 18,963 × 18,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289x = 359,595,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,595,369/14,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.89

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