Finding the Third Proportional to 14,538 and 19,455
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,538 and 19,455 is: 26,035.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,538 : 19,455 = 19,455 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,538/19,455 = 19,455/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,538x = 19,455 × 19,455 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,538x = 378,497,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,497,025/14,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,035.01
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