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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,596 and 19,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,596 and 19,386 is: 25,747.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,596 : 19,386 = 19,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,596/19,386 = 19,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,596x = 19,386 × 19,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,596x = 375,816,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,816,996/14,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,747.94

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