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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,814 and 24,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,814 and 24,693 is: 41,160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814 : 24,693 = 24,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814/24,693 = 24,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814x = 24,693 × 24,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814x = 609,744,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,744,249/14,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,160.00

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