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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,986 and 21,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,986 and 21,519 is: 33,109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,986 : 21,519 = 21,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,986/21,519 = 21,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,986x = 21,519 × 21,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,986x = 463,067,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,067,361/13,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,109.35

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