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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,548 and 19,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,548 and 19,469 is: 26,054.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,548 : 19,469 = 19,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,548/19,469 = 19,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,548x = 19,469 × 19,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,548x = 379,041,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,041,961/14,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,054.58

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