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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,956 and 16,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,956 and 16,564 is: 18,344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,956 : 16,564 = 16,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,956/16,564 = 16,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,956x = 16,564 × 16,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,956x = 274,366,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,366,096/14,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.88

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