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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,137 and 20,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,137 and 20,772 is: 30,521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,137 : 20,772 = 20,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,137/20,772 = 20,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,137x = 20,772 × 20,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,137x = 431,475,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,475,984/14,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,521.04

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