Finding the Third Proportional to 14,328 and 19,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,328 and 19,104 is: 25,472
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,328 : 19,104 = 19,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,328/19,104 = 19,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,328x = 19,104 × 19,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,328x = 364,962,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,962,816/14,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,472
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