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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,568 and 18,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,568 and 18,540 is: 23,594.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,568 : 18,540 = 18,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,568/18,540 = 18,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,568x = 18,540 × 18,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,568x = 343,731,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,731,600/14,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,594.98

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