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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,366 and 19,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,366 and 19,173 is: 25,588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366 : 19,173 = 19,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366/19,173 = 19,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366x = 19,173 × 19,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366x = 367,603,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,603,929/14,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,588.47

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