Finding the Third Proportional to 14,666 and 20,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,666 and 20,896 is: 29,772.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,666 : 20,896 = 20,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,666/20,896 = 20,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,666x = 20,896 × 20,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,666x = 436,642,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,642,816/14,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,772.45
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