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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,976 and 20,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,976 and 20,950 is: 29,307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976 : 20,950 = 20,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976/20,950 = 20,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976x = 20,950 × 20,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976x = 438,902,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,902,500/14,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,307.06

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