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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,434 and 18,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,434 and 18,852 is: 24,622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,434 : 18,852 = 18,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,434/18,852 = 18,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,434x = 18,852 × 18,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,434x = 355,397,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,397,904/14,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.27

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