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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,173 and 20,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,173 and 20,824 is: 30,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173 : 20,824 = 20,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173/20,824 = 20,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173x = 20,824 × 20,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173x = 433,638,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,638,976/14,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,596.13

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