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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,388 and 18,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,388 and 18,918 is: 24,874.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388 : 18,918 = 18,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388/18,918 = 18,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388x = 18,918 × 18,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388x = 357,890,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,890,724/14,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,874.25

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