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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,958 and 19,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,958 and 19,522 is: 27,303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,958 : 19,522 = 19,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,958/19,522 = 19,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,958x = 19,522 × 19,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,958x = 381,108,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,108,484/13,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,303.95

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