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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,264 and 19,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,264 and 19,088 is: 25,543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264 : 19,088 = 19,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264/19,088 = 19,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264x = 19,088 × 19,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264x = 364,351,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,351,744/14,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,543.45

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