Finding the Third Proportional to 14,402 and 19,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,402 and 19,141 is: 25,439.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,402 : 19,141 = 19,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,402/19,141 = 19,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,402x = 19,141 × 19,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,402x = 366,377,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,377,881/14,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,439.38
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