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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,692 and 17,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,692 and 17,884 is: 21,769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,692 : 17,884 = 17,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,692/17,884 = 17,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,692x = 17,884 × 17,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,692x = 319,837,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,837,456/14,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,769.50

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