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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,656 and 16,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,656 and 16,022 is: 17,515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656 : 16,022 = 16,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656/16,022 = 16,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656x = 16,022 × 16,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656x = 256,704,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,704,484/14,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,515.32

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