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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,448 and 18,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,448 and 18,873 is: 24,653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448 : 18,873 = 18,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448/18,873 = 18,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448x = 18,873 × 18,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448x = 356,190,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,190,129/14,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.25

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