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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,180 and 20,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,180 and 20,837 is: 30,619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180 : 20,837 = 20,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180/20,837 = 20,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180x = 20,837 × 20,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180x = 434,180,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,180,569/14,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,619.22

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