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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,050 and 19,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,050 and 19,955 is: 28,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050 : 19,955 = 19,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050/19,955 = 19,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050x = 19,955 × 19,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050x = 398,202,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,202,025/14,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,341.78

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