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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,721.75 and 20,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,721.75 and 20,691 is: 29,080.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,721.75 : 20,691 = 20,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,721.75/20,691 = 20,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,721.75x = 20,691 × 20,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,721.75x = 428,117,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,117,481/14,721.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,080.61

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