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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,460 and 18,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,460 and 18,876 is: 24,640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,460 : 18,876 = 18,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,460/18,876 = 18,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,460x = 18,876 × 18,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,460x = 356,303,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,303,376/14,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.62

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