Finding the Third Proportional to 14,820 and 20,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,820 and 20,969 is: 29,669.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,820 : 20,969 = 20,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,820/20,969 = 20,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,820x = 20,969 × 20,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,820x = 439,698,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,698,961/14,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,669.30
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