Finding the Third Proportional to 14,208 and 19,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,208 and 19,026 is: 25,477.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,208 : 19,026 = 19,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,208/19,026 = 19,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,208x = 19,026 × 19,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,208x = 361,988,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,988,676/14,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,477.81
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