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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,377 and 19,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,377 and 19,320 is: 25,962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377 : 19,320 = 19,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377/19,320 = 19,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377x = 19,320 × 19,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377x = 373,262,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,262,400/14,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,962.47

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