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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,438 and 17,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,438 and 17,586 is: 21,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,438 : 17,586 = 17,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,438/17,586 = 17,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,438x = 17,586 × 17,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,438x = 309,267,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,267,396/14,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,420.38

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