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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,962 and 19,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,962 and 19,428 is: 25,227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962 : 19,428 = 19,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962/19,428 = 19,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962x = 19,428 × 19,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962x = 377,447,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,447,184/14,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,227.05

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