Finding the Third Proportional to 14,652 and 19,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,652 and 19,470 is: 25,872.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,652 : 19,470 = 19,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,652/19,470 = 19,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,652x = 19,470 × 19,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,652x = 379,080,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 379,080,900/14,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,872.30
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