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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,930 and 20,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,930 and 20,477 is: 28,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930 : 20,477 = 20,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930/20,477 = 20,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930x = 20,477 × 20,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930x = 419,307,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,307,529/14,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,084.90

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