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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,951 and 20,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,951 and 20,964 is: 29,395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951 : 20,964 = 20,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951/20,964 = 20,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951x = 20,964 × 20,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951x = 439,489,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,489,296/14,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,395.31

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