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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,699 and 20,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,699 and 20,955 is: 29,873.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,699 : 20,955 = 20,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,699/20,955 = 20,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,699x = 20,955 × 20,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,699x = 439,112,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,112,025/14,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,873.60

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