Finding the Third Proportional to 14,444 and 19,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,444 and 19,512 is: 26,358.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,444 : 19,512 = 19,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,444/19,512 = 19,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,444x = 19,512 × 19,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,444x = 380,718,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,718,144/14,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,358.22
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