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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,838 and 16,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,838 and 16,782 is: 18,980.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838 : 16,782 = 16,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838/16,782 = 16,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838x = 16,782 × 16,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838x = 281,635,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,635,524/14,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,980.69

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