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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,950 and 19,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,950 and 19,410 is: 25,200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950 : 19,410 = 19,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950/19,410 = 19,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950x = 19,410 × 19,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950x = 376,748,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,748,100/14,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,200.54

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