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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,974 and 21,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,974 and 21,669 is: 33,601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974 : 21,669 = 21,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974/21,669 = 21,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974x = 21,669 × 21,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974x = 469,545,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,545,561/13,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,601.37

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