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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,918 and 16,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,918 and 16,610 is: 18,493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,918 : 16,610 = 16,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,918/16,610 = 16,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,918x = 16,610 × 16,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,918x = 275,892,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,892,100/14,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,493.91

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