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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,372 and 19,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,372 and 19,302 is: 25,923.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,372 : 19,302 = 19,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,372/19,302 = 19,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,372x = 19,302 × 19,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,372x = 372,567,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,567,204/14,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,923.13

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