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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,273 and 20,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,273 and 20,286 is: 28,832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273 : 20,286 = 20,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273/20,286 = 20,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273x = 20,286 × 20,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273x = 411,521,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,521,796/14,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,832.19

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