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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,332 and 20,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,332 and 20,183 is: 28,422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332 : 20,183 = 20,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332/20,183 = 20,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332x = 20,183 × 20,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332x = 407,353,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,353,489/14,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,422.65

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