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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,646 and 16,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,646 and 16,254 is: 18,038.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,646 : 16,254 = 16,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,646/16,254 = 16,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,646x = 16,254 × 16,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,646x = 264,192,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,192,516/14,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,038.54

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