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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,366 and 19,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,366 and 19,321 is: 25,985.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366 : 19,321 = 19,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366/19,321 = 19,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366x = 19,321 × 19,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366x = 373,301,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,301,041/14,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.04

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