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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,822 and 19,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,822 and 19,254 is: 25,011.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822 : 19,254 = 19,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822/19,254 = 19,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822x = 19,254 × 19,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822x = 370,716,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,716,516/14,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.23

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