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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,942 and 20,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,942 and 20,942 is: 29,351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942 : 20,942 = 20,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942/20,942 = 20,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942x = 20,942 × 20,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942x = 438,567,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,567,364/14,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,351.32

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