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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,856 and 17,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,856 and 17,208 is: 19,932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,856 : 17,208 = 17,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,856/17,208 = 17,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,856x = 17,208 × 17,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,856x = 296,115,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,115,264/14,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.37

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