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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,860 and 19,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,860 and 19,566 is: 25,762.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860 : 19,566 = 19,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860/19,566 = 19,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860x = 19,566 × 19,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860x = 382,828,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,828,356/14,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,762.34

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