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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,388 and 20,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,388 and 20,673 is: 29,703.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388 : 20,673 = 20,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388/20,673 = 20,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388x = 20,673 × 20,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388x = 427,372,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,372,929/14,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,703.43

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