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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,302 and 16,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,302 and 16,174 is: 18,291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302 : 16,174 = 16,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302/16,174 = 16,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302x = 16,174 × 16,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302x = 261,598,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,598,276/14,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.03

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