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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,502 and 17,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,502 and 17,766 is: 21,764.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,502 : 17,766 = 17,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,502/17,766 = 17,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,502x = 17,766 × 17,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,502x = 315,630,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,630,756/14,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,764.64

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