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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,894 and 19,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,894 and 19,803 is: 28,225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,894 : 19,803 = 19,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,894/19,803 = 19,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,894x = 19,803 × 19,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,894x = 392,158,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,158,809/13,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,225.05

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