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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,682 and 17,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,682 and 17,850 is: 21,701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682 : 17,850 = 17,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682/17,850 = 17,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682x = 17,850 × 17,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682x = 318,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,622,500/14,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,701.57

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