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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,872 and 19,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,872 and 19,968 is: 26,810.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872 : 19,968 = 19,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872/19,968 = 19,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872x = 19,968 × 19,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872x = 398,721,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,721,024/14,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,810.18

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