Finding the Third Proportional to 14,829 and 19,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,829 and 19,974 is: 26,904.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,829 : 19,974 = 19,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,829/19,974 = 19,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,829x = 19,974 × 19,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,829x = 398,960,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,960,676/14,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,904.08
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