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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,076 and 19,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,076 and 19,698 is: 27,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076 : 19,698 = 19,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076/19,698 = 19,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076x = 19,698 × 19,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076x = 388,011,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,011,204/14,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,565.45

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