Finding the Third Proportional to 14,398 and 19,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,398 and 19,135 is: 25,430.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,398 : 19,135 = 19,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,398/19,135 = 19,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,398x = 19,135 × 19,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,398x = 366,148,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,148,225/14,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,430.49
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