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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,560 and 18,456

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,560 and 18,456 is: 23,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560 : 18,456 = 18,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560/18,456 = 18,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560x = 18,456 × 18,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560x = 340,623,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,623,936/14,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,394.50

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