Finding the Third Proportional to 14,443 and 19,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,443 and 19,319 is: 25,841.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,443 : 19,319 = 19,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,443/19,319 = 19,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,443x = 19,319 × 19,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,443x = 373,223,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,223,761/14,443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,841.15
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