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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,332 and 19,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,332 and 19,258 is: 25,877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332 : 19,258 = 19,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332/19,258 = 19,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332x = 19,258 × 19,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332x = 370,870,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,870,564/14,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,877.10

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