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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,368 and 19,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,368 and 19,175 is: 25,590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368 : 19,175 = 19,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368/19,175 = 19,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368x = 19,175 × 19,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368x = 367,680,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,680,625/14,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.24

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