Finding the Third Proportional to 14,880 and 19,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,880 and 19,392 is: 25,272.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,880 : 19,392 = 19,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,880/19,392 = 19,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,880x = 19,392 × 19,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,880x = 376,049,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,049,664/14,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,272.15
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