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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,528 and 17,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,528 and 17,840 is: 21,907.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,528 : 17,840 = 17,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,528/17,840 = 17,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,528x = 17,840 × 17,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,528x = 318,265,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,265,600/14,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.05

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