Finding the Third Proportional to 14,904 and 19,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,904 and 19,773 is: 26,232.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,904 : 19,773 = 19,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,904/19,773 = 19,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,904x = 19,773 × 19,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,904x = 390,971,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,971,529/14,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,232.66
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