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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,370 and 16,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,370 and 16,638 is: 19,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370 : 16,638 = 16,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370/16,638 = 16,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370x = 16,638 × 16,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370x = 276,823,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,823,044/14,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.96

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