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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,914 and 18,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,914 and 18,082 is: 21,922.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,914 : 18,082 = 18,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,914/18,082 = 18,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,914x = 18,082 × 18,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,914x = 326,958,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,958,724/14,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,922.94

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