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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,738 and 19,395

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,738 and 19,395 is: 25,523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,738 : 19,395 = 19,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,738/19,395 = 19,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,738x = 19,395 × 19,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,738x = 376,166,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,166,025/14,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,523.55

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