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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,098 and 20,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,098 and 20,737 is: 30,502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098 : 20,737 = 20,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098/20,737 = 20,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098x = 20,737 × 20,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098x = 430,023,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,023,169/14,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,502.42

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