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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,832 and 19,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,832 and 19,260 is: 25,009.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832 : 19,260 = 19,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832/19,260 = 19,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832x = 19,260 × 19,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832x = 370,947,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,947,600/14,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,009.95

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