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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,376 and 18,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,376 and 18,956 is: 24,995.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376 : 18,956 = 18,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376/18,956 = 18,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376x = 18,956 × 18,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376x = 359,329,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,329,936/14,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.13

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