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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,998 and 17,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,998 and 17,158 is: 19,629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998 : 17,158 = 17,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998/17,158 = 17,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998x = 17,158 × 17,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998x = 294,396,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,396,964/14,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.08

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