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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,314 and 19,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,314 and 19,239 is: 25,858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,314 : 19,239 = 19,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,314/19,239 = 19,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,314x = 19,239 × 19,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,314x = 370,139,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,139,121/14,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,858.54

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