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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,118 and 19,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,118 and 19,383 is: 26,611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,118 : 19,383 = 19,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,118/19,383 = 19,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,118x = 19,383 × 19,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,118x = 375,700,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,700,689/14,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,611.47

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