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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,874 and 19,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,874 and 19,842 is: 26,469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874 : 19,842 = 19,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874/19,842 = 19,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874x = 19,842 × 19,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874x = 393,704,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,704,964/14,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,469.34

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