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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,890 and 17,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,890 and 17,242 is: 19,965.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,890 : 17,242 = 17,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,890/17,242 = 17,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,890x = 17,242 × 17,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,890x = 297,286,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,286,564/14,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,965.52

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