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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,834 and 16,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,834 and 16,454 is: 18,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,834 : 16,454 = 16,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,834/16,454 = 16,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,834x = 16,454 × 16,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,834x = 270,734,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,734,116/14,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,250.92

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