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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,924 and 16,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,924 and 16,372 is: 19,250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,924 : 16,372 = 16,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,924/16,372 = 16,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,924x = 16,372 × 16,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,924x = 268,042,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,042,384/13,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.39

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