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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,478 and 19,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,478 and 19,365 is: 25,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,478 : 19,365 = 19,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,478/19,365 = 19,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,478x = 19,365 × 19,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,478x = 375,003,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,003,225/14,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.59

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