Finding the Third Proportional to 14,388 and 19,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,388 and 19,329 is: 25,966.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,388 : 19,329 = 19,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,388/19,329 = 19,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,388x = 19,329 × 19,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,388x = 373,610,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,610,241/14,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,966.79
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