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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,883 and 20,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,883 and 20,274 is: 27,617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,883 : 20,274 = 20,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,883/20,274 = 20,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,883x = 20,274 × 20,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,883x = 411,035,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,035,076/14,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,617.76

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