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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,326 and 19,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,326 and 19,072 is: 25,390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326 : 19,072 = 19,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326/19,072 = 19,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326x = 19,072 × 19,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326x = 363,741,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,741,184/14,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,390.28

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