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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,382 and 20,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,382 and 20,301 is: 28,656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382 : 20,301 = 20,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382/20,301 = 20,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382x = 20,301 × 20,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382x = 412,130,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,130,601/14,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,656.00

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