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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,596 and 17,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,596 and 17,092 is: 20,014.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,596 : 17,092 = 17,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,596/17,092 = 17,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,596x = 17,092 × 17,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,596x = 292,136,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,136,464/14,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.83

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