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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,024 and 19,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,024 and 19,996 is: 28,511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024 : 19,996 = 19,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024/19,996 = 19,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024x = 19,996 × 19,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024x = 399,840,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,840,016/14,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,511.12

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