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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,916 and 17,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,916 and 17,268 is: 19,990.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916 : 17,268 = 17,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916/17,268 = 17,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916x = 17,268 × 17,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916x = 298,183,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,183,824/14,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.87

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