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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,920 and 17,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,920 and 17,188 is: 19,800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920 : 17,188 = 17,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920/17,188 = 17,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920x = 17,188 × 17,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920x = 295,427,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,427,344/14,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.76

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