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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,756 and 18,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,756 and 18,068 is: 22,123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756 : 18,068 = 18,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756/18,068 = 18,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756x = 18,068 × 18,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756x = 326,452,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,452,624/14,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.38

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