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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,382 and 16,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,382 and 16,758 is: 19,526.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382 : 16,758 = 16,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382/16,758 = 16,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382x = 16,758 × 16,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382x = 280,830,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,830,564/14,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,526.53

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