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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,116 and 19,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,116 and 19,382 is: 26,612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116 : 19,382 = 19,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116/19,382 = 19,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116x = 19,382 × 19,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116x = 375,661,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,661,924/14,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612.49

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