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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,270 and 20,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,270 and 20,992 is: 30,880.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270 : 20,992 = 20,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270/20,992 = 20,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270x = 20,992 × 20,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270x = 440,664,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,664,064/14,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,880.45

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