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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,994 and 16,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,994 and 16,338 is: 17,802.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994 : 16,338 = 16,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994/16,338 = 16,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994x = 16,338 × 16,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994x = 266,930,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,930,244/14,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,802.47

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