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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,942 and 16,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,942 and 16,286 is: 17,750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942 : 16,286 = 16,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942/16,286 = 16,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942x = 16,286 × 16,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942x = 265,233,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,233,796/14,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,750.89

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