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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,321 and 16,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,321 and 16,462 is: 18,923.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,321 : 16,462 = 16,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,321/16,462 = 16,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,321x = 16,462 × 16,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,321x = 270,997,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,997,444/14,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.08

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