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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,452 and 18,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,452 and 18,879 is: 24,662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,452 : 18,879 = 18,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,452/18,879 = 18,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,452x = 18,879 × 18,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,452x = 356,416,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,416,641/14,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.10

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