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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,936 and 16,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,936 and 16,232 is: 17,640.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936 : 16,232 = 16,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936/16,232 = 16,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936x = 16,232 × 16,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936x = 263,477,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,477,824/14,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,640.45

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