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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,974 and 16,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,974 and 16,582 is: 18,362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974 : 16,582 = 16,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974/16,582 = 16,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974x = 16,582 × 16,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974x = 274,962,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,962,724/14,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.68

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