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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,216 and 19,885

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,216 and 19,885 is: 27,814.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216 : 19,885 = 19,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216/19,885 = 19,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216x = 19,885 × 19,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216x = 395,413,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,413,225/14,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,814.66

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