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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,656 and 16,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,656 and 16,264 is: 18,048.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656 : 16,264 = 16,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656/16,264 = 16,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656x = 16,264 × 16,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656x = 264,517,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,517,696/14,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,048.42

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