Finding the Third Proportional to 14,890 and 19,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,890 and 19,689 is: 26,034.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,890 : 19,689 = 19,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,890/19,689 = 19,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,890x = 19,689 × 19,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,890x = 387,656,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,656,721/14,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,034.70
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