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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,912 and 16,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,912 and 16,208 is: 17,616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912 : 16,208 = 16,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912/16,208 = 16,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912x = 16,208 × 16,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912x = 262,699,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,699,264/14,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,616.64

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