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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,308 and 18,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,308 and 18,822 is: 24,760.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,308 : 18,822 = 18,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,308/18,822 = 18,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,308x = 18,822 × 18,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,308x = 354,267,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,267,684/14,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,760.11

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