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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,406 and 19,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,406 and 19,377 is: 26,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406 : 19,377 = 19,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406/19,377 = 19,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406x = 19,377 × 19,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406x = 375,468,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,468,129/14,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.32

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