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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,904 and 16,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,904 and 16,308 is: 17,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904 : 16,308 = 16,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904/16,308 = 16,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904x = 16,308 × 16,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904x = 265,950,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,950,864/14,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,844.26

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