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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,914 and 16,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,914 and 16,606 is: 18,489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,914 : 16,606 = 16,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,914/16,606 = 16,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,914x = 16,606 × 16,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,914x = 275,759,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,759,236/14,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.96

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