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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,580 and 16,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,580 and 16,740 is: 19,220

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580 : 16,740 = 16,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580/16,740 = 16,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580x = 16,740 × 16,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580x = 280,227,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,227,600/14,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220

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