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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,858 and 17,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,858 and 17,210 is: 19,934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858 : 17,210 = 17,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858/17,210 = 17,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858x = 17,210 × 17,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858x = 296,184,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,184,100/14,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.32

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