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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,403 and 19,354.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,403 and 19,354.50 is: 26,008.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,403 : 19,354.50 = 19,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,403/19,354.50 = 19,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,403x = 19,354.50 × 19,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,403x = 374,596,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,596,670.25/14,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,008.24

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