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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,392 and 19,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,392 and 19,492 is: 26,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392 : 19,492 = 19,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392/19,492 = 19,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392x = 19,492 × 19,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392x = 379,938,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,938,064/14,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,399.25

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