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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,972 and 16,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,972 and 16,580 is: 18,360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972 : 16,580 = 16,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972/16,580 = 16,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972x = 16,580 × 16,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972x = 274,896,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,896,400/14,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.70

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