Finding the Third Proportional to 14,379 and 19,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,379 and 19,323 is: 25,966.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,379 : 19,323 = 19,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,379/19,323 = 19,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,379x = 19,323 × 19,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,379x = 373,378,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,378,329/14,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,966.92
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