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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,888 and 20,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,888 and 20,276 is: 27,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,888 : 20,276 = 20,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,888/20,276 = 20,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,888x = 20,276 × 20,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,888x = 411,116,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,116,176/14,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,613.93

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