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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,670 and 19,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,670 and 19,555 is: 26,066.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670 : 19,555 = 19,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670/19,555 = 19,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670x = 19,555 × 19,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670x = 382,398,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,398,025/14,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.67

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