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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,564 and 19,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,564 and 19,370 is: 25,761.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,564 : 19,370 = 19,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,564/19,370 = 19,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,564x = 19,370 × 19,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,564x = 375,196,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,196,900/14,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,761.94

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