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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,406 and 19,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,406 and 19,147 is: 25,448.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406 : 19,147 = 19,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406/19,147 = 19,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406x = 19,147 × 19,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406x = 366,607,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,607,609/14,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,448.26

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