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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,392 and 19,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,392 and 19,444 is: 26,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392 : 19,444 = 19,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392/19,444 = 19,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392x = 19,444 × 19,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392x = 378,069,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,069,136/14,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,269.40

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