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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,830 and 19,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,830 and 19,975 is: 26,904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,830 : 19,975 = 19,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,830/19,975 = 19,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,830x = 19,975 × 19,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,830x = 399,000,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,000,625/14,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,904.96

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