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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,256 and 20,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,256 and 20,640 is: 29,882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256 : 20,640 = 20,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256/20,640 = 20,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256x = 20,640 × 20,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256x = 426,009,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,009,600/14,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,882.83

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