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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,276 and 29,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,276 and 29,714 is: 43,545.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,276 : 29,714 = 29,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,276/29,714 = 29,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,276x = 29,714 × 29,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,276x = 882,921,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,921,796/20,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,545.17

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