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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,970 and 16,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,970 and 16,680 is: 18,585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970 : 16,680 = 16,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970/16,680 = 16,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970x = 16,680 × 16,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970x = 278,222,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,222,400/14,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.33

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