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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904 : 19,773 = 19,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904/19,773 = 19,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904x = 19,773 × 19,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904x = 390,971,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,971,529/14,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,232.66

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