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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,958 and 20,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,958 and 20,972 is: 29,403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958 : 20,972 = 20,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958/20,972 = 20,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958x = 20,972 × 20,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958x = 439,824,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,824,784/14,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,403.98

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