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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,613 and 16,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,613 and 16,098 is: 17,733.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,613 : 16,098 = 16,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,613/16,098 = 16,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,613x = 16,098 × 16,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,613x = 259,145,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,145,604/14,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,733.91

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