Finding the Third Proportional to 14,504 and 19,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,504 and 19,596 is: 26,475.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,504 : 19,596 = 19,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,504/19,596 = 19,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,504x = 19,596 × 19,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,504x = 384,003,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,003,216/14,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,475.68
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