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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,396 and 18,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,396 and 18,922 is: 24,870.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396 : 18,922 = 18,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396/18,922 = 18,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396x = 18,922 × 18,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396x = 358,042,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,042,084/14,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.94

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