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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,836 and 19,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,836 and 19,983 is: 26,915.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,836 : 19,983 = 19,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,836/19,983 = 19,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,836x = 19,983 × 19,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,836x = 399,320,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,320,289/14,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,915.63

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