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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,886 and 21,649

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,886 and 21,649 is: 33,751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,886 : 21,649 = 21,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,886/21,649 = 21,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,886x = 21,649 × 21,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,886x = 468,679,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,679,201/13,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,751.92

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