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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,697 and 20,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,697 and 20,952 is: 29,869.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,697 : 20,952 = 20,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,697/20,952 = 20,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,697x = 20,952 × 20,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,697x = 438,986,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,986,304/14,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,869.11

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