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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,656 and 20,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,656 and 20,164 is: 27,742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656 : 20,164 = 20,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656/20,164 = 20,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656x = 20,164 × 20,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656x = 406,586,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,586,896/14,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,742.01

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