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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,910 and 18,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,910 and 18,078 is: 21,919.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910 : 18,078 = 18,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910/18,078 = 18,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910x = 18,078 × 18,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910x = 326,814,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,814,084/14,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,919.12

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