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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,288 and 20,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,288 and 20,873 is: 30,492.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,288 : 20,873 = 20,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,288/20,873 = 20,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,288x = 20,873 × 20,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,288x = 435,682,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,682,129/14,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,492.87

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