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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,718 and 20,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,718 and 20,970 is: 29,877.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718 : 20,970 = 20,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718/20,970 = 20,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718x = 20,970 × 20,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718x = 439,740,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,740,900/14,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,877.76

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