Finding the Third Proportional to 14,982 and 20,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 14,982 and 20,829 is: 28,957.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,982 : 20,829 = 20,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,982/20,829 = 20,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,982x = 20,829 × 20,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,982x = 433,847,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,847,241/14,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,957.90
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