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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,890 and 17,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,890 and 17,626 is: 20,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,890 : 17,626 = 17,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,890/17,626 = 17,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,890x = 17,626 × 17,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,890x = 310,675,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,675,876/14,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.73

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