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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,348 and 19,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,348 and 19,244 is: 25,810.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348 : 19,244 = 19,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348/19,244 = 19,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348x = 19,244 × 19,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348x = 370,331,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,331,536/14,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,810.67

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