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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,680 and 16,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,680 and 16,792 is: 19,207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680 : 16,792 = 16,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680/16,792 = 16,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680x = 16,792 × 16,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680x = 281,971,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,971,264/14,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,207.85

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