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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,339 and 20,941

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,339 and 20,941 is: 30,582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339 : 20,941 = 20,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339/20,941 = 20,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339x = 20,941 × 20,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339x = 438,525,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,525,481/14,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,582.71

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