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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,680 and 19,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,680 and 19,570 is: 26,088.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680 : 19,570 = 19,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680/19,570 = 19,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680x = 19,570 × 19,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680x = 382,984,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,984,900/14,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,088.89

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