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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,316 and 16,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,316 and 16,584 is: 19,211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316 : 16,584 = 16,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316/16,584 = 16,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316x = 16,584 × 16,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316x = 275,029,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,029,056/14,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,211.31

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