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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,408 and 18,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,408 and 18,940 is: 24,897.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408 : 18,940 = 18,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408/18,940 = 18,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408x = 18,940 × 18,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408x = 358,723,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,723,600/14,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,897.53

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