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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,011 and 21,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,011 and 21,695 is: 33,593.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,011 : 21,695 = 21,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,011/21,695 = 21,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,011x = 21,695 × 21,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,011x = 470,673,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,673,025/14,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,593.11

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