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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,354 and 20,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,354 and 20,962 is: 30,612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,354 : 20,962 = 20,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,354/20,962 = 20,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,354x = 20,962 × 20,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,354x = 439,405,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,405,444/14,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,612.06

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