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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,832 and 20,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,832 and 20,601 is: 28,613.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832 : 20,601 = 20,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832/20,601 = 20,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832x = 20,601 × 20,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832x = 424,401,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,401,201/14,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,613.89

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