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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,544 and 19,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,544 and 19,719 is: 26,735.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544 : 19,719 = 19,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544/19,719 = 19,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544x = 19,719 × 19,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544x = 388,838,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,838,961/14,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,735.35

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