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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,588 and 19,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,588 and 19,692 is: 26,581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588 : 19,692 = 19,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588/19,692 = 19,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588x = 19,692 × 19,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588x = 387,774,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,774,864/14,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,581.77

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