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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,068 and 19,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,068 and 19,842 is: 27,985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068 : 19,842 = 19,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068/19,842 = 19,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068x = 19,842 × 19,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068x = 393,704,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,704,964/14,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,985.85

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