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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982 : 20,829 = 20,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982/20,829 = 20,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982x = 20,829 × 20,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982x = 433,847,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,847,241/14,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,957.90

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