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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,606 and 20,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,606 and 20,668 is: 29,245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,606 : 20,668 = 20,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,606/20,668 = 20,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,606x = 20,668 × 20,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,606x = 427,166,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,166,224/14,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,245.94

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