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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,094 and 19,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,094 and 19,705 is: 27,549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094 : 19,705 = 19,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094/19,705 = 19,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094x = 19,705 × 19,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094x = 388,287,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,287,025/14,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,549.81

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