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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,620 and 20,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,620 and 20,832 is: 29,683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,620 : 20,832 = 20,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,620/20,832 = 20,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,620x = 20,832 × 20,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,620x = 433,972,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,972,224/14,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,683.46

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