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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,838 and 17,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,838 and 17,286 is: 20,137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838 : 17,286 = 17,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838/17,286 = 17,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838x = 17,286 × 17,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838x = 298,805,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,805,796/14,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,137.88

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