Finding the Third Proportional to 14,507 and 19,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,507 and 19,574 is: 26,410.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,507 : 19,574 = 19,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,507/19,574 = 19,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,507x = 19,574 × 19,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,507x = 383,141,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,141,476/14,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,410.80
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