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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,372 and 18,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,372 and 18,950 is: 24,986.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,372 : 18,950 = 18,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,372/18,950 = 18,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,372x = 18,950 × 18,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,372x = 359,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,102,500/14,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.26

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