Finding the Third Proportional to 14,408 and 19,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,408 and 19,360 is: 26,013.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,408 : 19,360 = 19,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,408/19,360 = 19,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,408x = 19,360 × 19,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,408x = 374,809,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,809,600/14,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,013.99
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