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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,496 and 18,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,496 and 18,954 is: 24,782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,496 : 18,954 = 18,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,496/18,954 = 18,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,496x = 18,954 × 18,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,496x = 359,254,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,254,116/14,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.98

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