Finding the Third Proportional to 14,896 and 20,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,896 and 20,519 is: 28,264.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,896 : 20,519 = 20,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,896/20,519 = 20,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,896x = 20,519 × 20,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,896x = 421,029,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,029,361/14,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,264.59
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