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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,592 and 18,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,592 and 18,588 is: 23,678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592 : 18,588 = 18,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592/18,588 = 18,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592x = 18,588 × 18,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592x = 345,513,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,513,744/14,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,678.30

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