Finding the Third Proportional to 14,346 and 19,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,346 and 19,279 is: 25,908.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,346 : 19,279 = 19,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,346/19,279 = 19,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,346x = 19,279 × 19,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,346x = 371,679,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,679,841/14,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,908.26
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