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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,672 and 17,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,672 and 17,864 is: 21,750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672 : 17,864 = 17,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672/17,864 = 17,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672x = 17,864 × 17,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672x = 319,122,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,122,496/14,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,750.44

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