Finding the Third Proportional to 14,892 and 19,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,892 and 19,764 is: 26,229.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,892 : 19,764 = 19,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,892/19,764 = 19,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,892x = 19,764 × 19,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,892x = 390,615,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,615,696/14,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,229.90
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