Finding the Third Proportional to 14,382 and 19,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,382 and 19,328 is: 25,974.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,382 : 19,328 = 19,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,382/19,328 = 19,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,382x = 19,328 × 19,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,382x = 373,571,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,571,584/14,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,974.94
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