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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,884 and 20,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,884 and 20,270 is: 27,605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,884 : 20,270 = 20,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,884/20,270 = 20,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,884x = 20,270 × 20,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,884x = 410,872,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,872,900/14,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,605.01

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