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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,322 and 16,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,322 and 16,590 is: 19,217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,322 : 16,590 = 16,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,322/16,590 = 16,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,322x = 16,590 × 16,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,322x = 275,228,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,228,100/14,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,217.16

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