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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,152 and 20,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,152 and 20,812 is: 30,606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152 : 20,812 = 20,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152/20,812 = 20,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152x = 20,812 × 20,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152x = 433,139,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,139,344/14,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,606.23

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