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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,112 and 20,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,112 and 20,731 is: 30,454.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,112 : 20,731 = 20,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,112/20,731 = 20,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,112x = 20,731 × 20,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,112x = 429,774,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,774,361/14,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,454.53

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