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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,964 and 19,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,964 and 19,874 is: 26,395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964 : 19,874 = 19,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964/19,874 = 19,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964x = 19,874 × 19,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964x = 394,975,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,975,876/14,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.07

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