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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,540 and 19,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,540 and 19,542 is: 26,264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,540 : 19,542 = 19,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,540/19,542 = 19,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,540x = 19,542 × 19,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,540x = 381,889,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,889,764/14,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,264.77

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