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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,344 and 20,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,344 and 20,660 is: 29,757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344 : 20,660 = 20,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344/20,660 = 20,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344x = 20,660 × 20,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344x = 426,835,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,835,600/14,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,757.08

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