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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,752 and 19,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,752 and 19,786 is: 26,537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,752 : 19,786 = 19,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,752/19,786 = 19,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,752x = 19,786 × 19,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,752x = 391,485,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,485,796/14,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,537.81

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