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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,364 and 19,291.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,364 and 19,291.50 is: 25,909.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364 : 19,291.50 = 19,291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364/19,291.50 = 19,291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364x = 19,291.50 × 19,291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364x = 372,161,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,161,972.25/14,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,909.35

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