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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,292 and 16,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,292 and 16,276 is: 18,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292 : 16,276 = 16,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292/16,276 = 16,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292x = 16,276 × 16,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292x = 264,908,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,908,176/14,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.42

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